Freehand Drawing: For Architects and Interior Designers

This book presents a practical and easy-to-follow introduction to the essential drawing techniques for architects and interior designers. The features include: step-by-step illustrated instructions; practice exercises; expert hints and tips; and much more. Filled with expert advice, information, and practical exercises, this volume is the ultimate introduction to architectural drawing. The book covers material, tools and graphic resources; the dimensioned sketch: capturing geometry and measuring reality; the idea sketch: analysis of architectural forms; the thumbnail sketch: intuition and intention in architectural drawing; and, the use of the architectural drawing. "Freehand Drawing for Architects" teaches readers all they need to know about these drawing styles - from how to reflect a project's character in an initial sketch, through spatial development and annotated measurements of a dimensioned sketch, to the detailed illustrations of structures.