A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Sketchbooks: Collected Measured Drawings and Architectural Sketches by George Saumarez Smith Triglyph Books , October 2021 Hardcover | 10 x 12-1/2 inches | 240 pages | English | ISBN: 9781916355439 | $55.00 The drawings display a supreme mastery that goes beyond technique and assumes the status of art.

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Sketching Technique Construction Construction 90

Dwell

MAY 22, 2024

A new book rounds up hundreds of unbuilt structures and city plans from the 20th century to today that show just how different our world could have looked. A sketch of architect Paul Rudolph’s planned Sino Tower in Hong Kong, designed in 1989. It might seem preposterous now—528 stories? 100,000 people?—but

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Architecture Government Cities Structure 105

Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The designer thought of the idea while out on a run and had to draw the design in the mud and then come back to sketch it. Amy Frearson Images by Amy Frearson 4:00pm Students from the University of Gävle collaborated with Swedish lighting brand Fagerhult to reimagine the appearance and function of outdoor lighting.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

At some point in the school year, a student in my AP Literature class will ask the dreaded question: what is “Modernism?” Its adherents believe that, through certain meditative techniques, people can gain direct knowledge of the spiritual world. A conceptual preliminary sketch of the set design by Walter Röhrig.

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Modern Architecture Art Windows 116

EntreArchitect

MAY 9, 2021

Every potential client who architects serve under 40 has created a software derived sketch. There are now approximately 6,000 students graduating from US architecture schools each year, and 6,000 professors guiding architectural education. It is now a cliché to declare that Artificial Intelligence will change everything, but it will.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 9, 2013

All students and professionals are encouraged to submit entries, which are judged by a three member panel that includes industry recognized visionaries in the graphic arts. This competition is a big deal and there are typically hundreds of entries from all over the world from both professionals, students and all points in between.

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e-architect

JANUARY 6, 2022

The studio works on various projects at different scales and strata ranging from the city to the book, the artifact, and other micro-objects. He recently published an article for the book “Ecological Urbanism in Latin America” by GG publishing house. We recommend having an architect or architecture student in the team.

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Information Development Developer Cities 69

ArchiDiaries

DECEMBER 26, 2021

From booking holiday destinations through local tourist offices to planning a vacation a click away, technology has changed the way we travel. Try using comprehensive presentation techniques; use images, illustrations, sketches, views, diagrams, text, etc. All students and professionals can participate in the competitions.

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Architizer

JANUARY 17, 2023

For young architecture students and experienced practitioners alike, the book remains a source of inspiration and a constant reminder of the infinite possible experiences inherent to any place. This year’s One Drawing Challenge Non-Student Winner, Thomas Schaller , is one of those architects.

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Sketching Architect Visualization Cities 98

Life of an Architect

APRIL 10, 2016

The practice of architecture is more than sketching on trace paper, parti diagrams, deciding what pens to draw with, groupies, and last-minute trips to Vegas. According to Google, the search “resume+books” returned 81,500,000 hits so you newbies should start there. The Not so Sexy Side of Architecture Practicing architecture for 99.9%

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Architect Architecture School Firms Architecture Student 76

Life of an Architect

JUNE 11, 2014

Since a number of people don’t seem to understand this concept, I thought I would whip together some sketches to help illustrate my point. Love the sketches too. As a student, we do not see things such as this! If you can’t read drawings, hopefully my explanation will be good enough for you to understand. Thanks Bob.

Foundation 107

Foundation Architect Sketching Contract 107

30X40 Design Workshop

MAY 13, 2024

Whether you’re a student or a pro, I think you’ll find them invaluable: HABS (Historical American Buildings Survey) I’m a modernist through-and-through, but this is a resource even I can’t ignore. Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture (book series) Basically detail porn. But, for inspiration, I find it lacking.

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Contemporary Technique Information Sketching 98

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 28, 2015

I actually found the sketch I made as part of my design process ( what did we do before Instagram ? You are probably becoming familiar with the technique known as “Bob Pumpkins” as it is very recognizable in style. It has seriously become my online photo document/diary ). So here are last years batch of pumpkins.

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Architect Mining Sketching Architecture Student 104

Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: a feminist urban architectural intervention and a design created to support wild bees in Stockport feature in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Manchester School of Architecture. We have also welcomed international exchange students visiting from partner institutions. Student: Megan Pledger.

Project 98

Project Architecture Students Landscape 98

The Spaces

APRIL 11, 2023

Finding form Michael Leonard, ‘Trees on Charing Cross Road’ sketch, 1955. (c) Students were encouraged to keep daily sketchbooks, and Leonard found a huge source of material just outside the school’s gate, recording the ebb and flow of life on the street. By 1974, Michael had his first solo show.

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Sketching Commercial Art Technique 136

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Apparently, some years I clearly want more stuff than others, and this year’s list at 28 total items falls somewhat short of last year’s intensive mega-book list (43 total items, 31 one of which were books.) At some point, I think we all need to overlay a few items and coordinate.

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Architect Sketching Residential Concept 94

Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

While this represents progress, both gender and racial inequality and discrimination remains widespread in the architecture industry , from student bodies and educational institutions right through to professional organizations and the workplace as a whole. Her publications include the books 49 Cities and Above the Pavement—the Farm!

Architecture 101

Architecture Firms Inspiration Education 101

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 1, 2013

cue the narrative - my other favorite teaching technique] Bob (to enthusiastic intern): Would you mind making some lemonade? If you sketch something with a dead-end corridor that’s too long, and the intern catches it and drafts a viable solution, instead, while they are doing everything else, I think they should be rewarded for that.

Architect 90

Architect Architecture IT Management 90

Life of an Architect

JUNE 9, 2014

Jess Hopkin If it’s any consolation, I use sketch up all the time for trying to make my point at uni Tony Bob, Im new to your blog, and I have had some reading a lot of your posts and insight. Next time you get one, see if you can work in something about your student loans being completely paid off – LOL! How mean am I? :>)

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Architect Sketching IT Housing 91

The Architect's Guide

APRIL 8, 2021

Architecture Books Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For this post, I thought I would put together an exhaustive list of the best architecture books. Whether you are an architectural professional or student you should find many of these resources a welcome addition to your home or office library.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I think through drawing and sketching, for others they might turn towards computer software … I don’t really care. But , yes , I’d love to learn more new techniques. But , yes , I’d love to learn more new techniques. I know I believe it. This is more of a “blank piece of paper” mentality.

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Architect Education Architecture Students 112

Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 20, 2013

[link] Bob Borson Thanks – it’s architxt.ttf Pingback: Metablogger | studio Pingback: The BIM Fallacy | Another Architect Andres Erazo Bob, I wanted to ask you: What is a good book to keep on my desk as a reference for graphic standards? I still enjoy getting out my lead holders and tools to sketch new product ideas.

Architect 111

Architect Architecture Firms IT 111

Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

Robbie Darling Bob I am an architecture student, and recently I got to design a small dwelling, which included its own small kitchen. My wife is really anxious for me to move from the discussing and sketching phase into the construction document phase. I’m really interested to see how you approach this! Can’t wait for it.

Architect 85

Architect Client Clients Housing 85

Life of an Architect

MARCH 23, 2014

If you are an architect, or a student of architecture, or possibly a person breathing air, you know and love the website ArchDaily. Architecture Sketch Blog is exactly what you think it is – a blog site dedicated to architectural sketches. The article can be found here [brace yourself - shudder ].

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Architect Architecture Site Sketching 110

Community Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Ah yes, and all that very contemporary sounding stuff was "fast tracked" in spite of production via the age old techniques of T-squares, ink on vellum and freehand renderings. For one thing, the school was barely changed since 1980, and as I can see online , it is still the pride of students and teachers alike. Let me explain why.

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Architecture Quote

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Additionally, Vectorworks offer free software to students and special plans for educational institutions and recent graduates. The company offers discounts for students and educators. CATIA is open for partnerships among startups and students. Add plugins or integrations as Miro sketch, video chat, Axure , Prezi , etc.

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Architecture Firm Firms Architecture Management 52

Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This year’s Top Student Prize goes to Victoria Wong from the University of Michigan , whose intricate triptych, entitled “Into the Void” , captured the imagination of the jurors. Student Winner: “Into the Void: Fragmented Time, Space, Memory, and Decay in Hiroshima ” by Victoria Wong.

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Architecture Quote

JULY 7, 2020

Here’s a great technique for coming up with a brand name and getting a few ideas on logos. Architecture Portfolio Examples and Inclusions: Finished architecture projects Competitions Concept Designs Detailed Designs Schematic Drawings Sketches 3D reliefs Anything else that allows your customers to get a full perspective of your work.

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