In order to explain projects and design decisions properly, architects must use often rely on creative representation techniques instead of words. It’s part of the job. The quality of drawings - ...

In Martín Amengual’s office in Los Angeles, he held up a tiny, 64GB digital memory card. “Imagine every thick roll of architectural drawings for a 1.5M SF mixed-use project, all being replaced by this ...

Author Jordan Kauffman documents an important moment in recent history when architecture reasserted its cultural status through the showcasing of particular drawings. The episode begins in 1972 with ...

Colored drawings adorning traditional wooden structures in China are a decorative necessity. This artistic form is unique and distinct, representing some of the best oriental design. A richly ...

We have all seen a floor plan before. They are typically black-and-white, and maybe some room labels, and an occasional furniture piece or two. This has been the norm for just about as long as anyone ...