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For Architects, Patience is Definitely a Virtue

Life of an Architect

The sketch above is from a post I wrote about this project that dates back to February 19, 2018 – exactly 2 years and 4 days from this moment as I write today’s article. Continue reading For Architects, Patience is Definitely a Virtue at Life of an Architect.

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Architectural Sketching [or How to Sketch like Bob] | Life of an Architect

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Home / Graphics / Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Architectural Sketching or How to Sketch like Me Bob Borson — April 7, 2014 — 70 Comments Architectural sketching is becoming a thing of the past – at least that’s how it seems to me most days.

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Design Process – This is New for Me

Life of an Architect

I typically sketch through my ideas - a process that has remained steadfast over the entirety of my career - but I think we can agree that due to the corona-virus and the isolation mandates that we are definitely in uncharted waters. Continue reading Design Process – This is New for Me at Life of an Architect.

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The Designers Using the "The Sims" as Architectural Software

Dwell

I definitely would not have considered it if it weren’t for The Sims , because I don’t think I was really that interested in architecture, to be honest." Leo thinks The Sims helped him become "the guy that did all the plans" at work; becoming the go-to person for layout after an initial sketch of a project was done.

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BEING THERE (AMANZI)

Shades of Grey

Definitely pre-digital, but I did try to run it through a early version of OCR. It does come close to the feel of a watercolour sketch. A digital sketch from a dozen years ago. Another input device, but for commands. I spent many hours writing menu files, and creating paper overlays. General specification.

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Charting the Future of Downtown Baltimore

Community Architect Daily

Each table had a moderator, sketch paper and a map at the ready in the usual charrette manner. Sketch showing high priority pedestrian routes in yellow (Photo Philipsen) True to the theme of the evening "connecting our assets", many sketches and ideas focused on connectivity and the walking experience in downtown.

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"A variety of perspectives only makes for a stronger team" says Burberry

Deezen

Ben Ayres: Some might argue that practical skill sets like being proficient at sketching your ideas are no longer as important, as you can do so much digitally now, but I think that being able to sketch your designs is a huge asset. Ultimately, it comes down to how that person works best.