Architects and sketching
Architects are associated with sketching long before the
profession has evolved. One automatically expects an architect to sketch and explain his point. Architectural career choices are still majorly
influenced by the candidate’s proficiency in sketching.
Is the skill heavily
overrated? Or does it deserve the hype?
The problem starts when one confuses sketching with ‘art’.
Definitely, creativity (and thus similar tastes) has its own part in shaping an
architect’s career. But what one forgets in the debate is the potential of a ‘skill’ as basic as sketching which can
help the professional in a long way throughout his career. It is a skill which
can be learnt and mastered. A very powerful ‘tool’- sometimes the most powerful - which if used with care, can
simplify many a process. It’s also a skill which is very enjoyable.
"STRIPPING INFORMATION INTO THE VERY
BASICS HAS HUGE ADVANTAGES."
Sketches allow capturing the vagueness associated with an initial concept. It can travel with the speed of thoughts. You can read about the effectiveness of conceptualizing in the post 'can it be simpler'
Sketches not only impresses(!) the onlooker (client, most of
the time) but helps to communicate an idea clearer. One could focus on to the
point of concern and explain through sketches. Compare it with a caricature which
captures the most visible features of the subject and overplay it to bring
home the point.
Clients and contractors always come up with lot of stupid unexpected queries and doubts. An effective sketch can explain most of the situations
pretty well. It saves valuable time too. Stripping information into the
very basics has huge advantages.
[Except the second and third, all sketches are of the author]
Further reading for the interested:
http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/drawing-like-an-architect/
http://architecturesketch.tumblr.com/
Further reading for the interested:
http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/drawing-like-an-architect/
http://architecturesketch.tumblr.com/
also would like to add ,sketching do improves hand and eye coordination, improves sense of perspective and proportion,and above all develop one's uniqueness which will be of an added advantage to one's designs..
ReplyDeleteRightly said.
DeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts!
Binu,..your sketches are very good indeed!
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog regularly.Very interesting and thought provoking..keep up the good work!
Thanks Shalini. Thats really encouraging!
DeleteBinu
ReplyDelete......adding on to sketching: it brings out clarity of thoughts in a design and also adds to the preliminary evaluation of design in terms of mass and volume and form which are basic ingredients of a building.
Giri
Very well said Sir!
ReplyDeleteHappy to see your comments. Thanks n regards.