Pen and Ink Illustration

 Pen & Ink | Advance Visual Technology course

The Pen & ink rendering is the next step in the learning skills to visual technology. This is enhance your Design Presentation technique taught in architectural course. 

After learning the skills in Pencil Rendering, you will also learn the skills in using Pen and Ink to help you develop the hand sketching technique. Changing your medium from pencil to Pen and ink will develop your skills by becoming more careful about the way you put the strokes into your drawing paper because you are dealing with a permanent drawing. Pencil can easily  be erased as compared to the pen and ink. The pen and ink is much cleaner and each of the line thickness can be emphasized.  

At this stage, you will enjoy using different strokes and line techniques to create your own style of presentation. 

The initial stage of your Design practice, hand sketching is still the best tool used in the presentation of your design concepts and ideas. This will even leave a high impression about your artistry, where you are giving the signal to your client that you are up to providing the highest work of art.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy

 

This is  to get you started with Pencil Drawing made easy for you to follow. Enjoy using pencil drawing if you are considering to get started with Visual Art. Visual Art or Visual Technology is part of the Architectural Course and it is one of the basic and foundational course you will be taking. The Aim of Pencil drawing is to help cultivate your creativity by controlling your hands coincide with the vision. 

Visual Art, that's the essence of it, Whatever you see can be your reference to your pencil drawing and therefore translate that into your paper. The more you focus on the detail, the more your mind tells your hand to draw. Most difficulties are found in that stage where your hand and your mind through your vision are collaborating. Let your mind control your hand instead of your hand controlling your mind.  

There are some skills you need to develop in this early stage, First is the precision on scaling. When you are looking at a reference, "a still life" you need to identify the proper size of the object fitted into your drawing paper. The scale of the object, the distances between, like in this example the eye distances, the nose, the ears and the mouth plus all the details you see. Putting them all together, you can create a realistic drawing. It is perfectly done by practicing your eyes, and your hands drawing on scale and proportion. The second is the Tonal value. Which side will have the darker shades and which one will have the lighter shades. This will help you exercise how hard and how soft you can control your pencil. Though there are different types of pencil and its grade, it would be better to learn to control of the tonal value. And lastly, the different strokes using line strokes. 

I would recommend that you keep learning  on your free time to develop the skill in Pencil Drawing. I have been looking for some helpful resources you might be interested with and I found a book that is very helpful. This is and affiliate program and If you would consider buying, i can earn a little portion of the sales, but other than that, I would recommend that you take some time learning the process.

 

I made a little review on this book and at the end of it, you can find the link to access if you will consider buying. I am always on the lookout for ways to improve my drawing skills. I do this hunting around the internet to see if i can find new tutorials. I stumbled across a cool pencil drawing site that I think is going to make a HUGE difference, especially if you want to draw realistically.  

 It is a pencil drawing course that specializes in taking beginners and teaching them how to draw in a realistic style. The course itself is online video, so you can access it from anywhere in the world- the videos worked so perfectly on my tablet and phone.

Each class is two hours long so you can even draw with which watching the video, nothing is left to the imagination. The course starts off by showing you all the equipment you need and the basic strokes. Even in this video I picked up a cool tip of erasing.

What I like is that each lesson builds on the previous so you are never thrown into the deep. Each class has it's own concept of technique that you need to master, for example, in the second class you learn how to spot the different tonal values. In this class Nolan ( the Instructor ) uses different styrofoam objects to show you the light effects to the tonal values. The way to explains it makes it so easy to understand, like theory being explained in a practical way.

With each class you get a downloadable template which you can print our and use that to transfer to your drawing paper. You then also get a high quality photo of the reference and the final drawing. They are laid out in the pdf in such a way that when you print it our, each are exactly the same size. This makes it easy to judge sizes while drawing.  

In each class you complete a drawing project. Like in the second class, you draw a realistic spoon. At the beginning of the class in thought it was going to be difficult, but after watching the explanations at the start of the class and the practical demo, it turned out to be quite easy. 

The next four lessons are also still life drawing. There is an onion and garlic still life, transparent wine glass, rose and an apple drawing. In each of these you learn all about creating a texture and depth in your drawings as well as drawing negatively and how to draw reflective objects. 

From there you start drawing portraits. Nolan Shows you how to draw all the major features like the eyes and mouth. What I like was that he shows you what to look out for with each one. Once you have completed say the ear class, you will be able to draw any earn and not just one from the class itself.

What really makes this course stand out from the rest is that it goes much deeper than any of the other courses I have seen. There are even classes on how to draw material texture and hands. 

The course i brand new, so is currently launch special at less than half price. Why don't you go and check it out for yourself, you may be able to still bag yourself this bargain as well.

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Pencil Drawing Made Easy 

 Here are some more Pencil Drawing sample I made 

 

 

 

 

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Schematic Design | Townhouse

What is a Townhouse Design?

Townhouse Design

Townhouse is defined as a single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units. It is normally used on narrow building lots or high-density parcel. The construction shares common foundation to roof but with no vertical overlap of any parts to the adjoining unit. Usually share open spaces to either one side or both sides but with a private parking for each unit.

What is Schematic Design?

A Schematic Design is the initial design studies of an architect, the first stage of his professional practice, in submitting a design proposal to his client. The Schematic Design includes all other aspects of design schemes using free hand sketches to be able to analyze the importance of each of the aspects of the design requirements. The design is developed through the process and in constant meeting with his client. 

The Interpretation of the client's design requirement is the presented in sketch or 3d model to show the initial design. The Schematic may lead to further develop the design in terms of its form and its design character which would affect the color, balance and harmony of all the elements in the design composition.

The Schematic Design is a very important document in the practice of architecture. It will serve as a basis and guide leading to the next stage of his design practice. The ultimate goal of the schematic design is to be able to construct the design, where documentation will be based on the final and approved design scheme. While the design is in the schematic design, all design presented are oftentimes referred to as "Conceptual Design". The four stages come progressively from Schematic Design phase, Design Development, Contract Document and the Construction stage.

The Townhouse Design and the 3d modelling method

Going back to our Design Scheme, The presentation method is done in 3d model done in sketchup. As we cover the 3d modelling in our blogpost and the architectural design niche, It would be better to relate everything into the tool used that covers the 3d modeling and the art of presentation as well in parallel with the discussion in the architectural profession and the practices.

Sketchup in the design conceptualization of any structure, together with all the softwares in the production of the documents like; autocad and revit for a more precise documentation of the drawing requirements in constructing the design, for other 3d rendering softwares like Lumion, 3D Studio and Rhino to name a few.

What led the designer to come up with that kind of Design Scheme? 

House Design Ideas | What You Should look For In A House Design Idea?

Home Design by Architect | Get The Right One

Your hard-earned money deserves the best when it comes to choosing house design ideas. The architect can give you the best design solution and what you should look for in a house design idea.

What You Should Look For In A House Design Idea?

When embarking on the journey of building your dream home, one of the most crucial decisions you'll make is selecting the right house design idea. Whether you're working with an architect, browsing through pre-designed plans, or brainstorming your own concepts, several factors should guide your choice. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when exploring house design ideas:

1. Lifestyle Compatibility

Your house design should reflect your lifestyle and accommodate your needs. Consider your family size, hobbies, and daily routines. Are you an entertainer who needs ample space for guests? Or perhaps a home office is essential for remote work? Ensure the design aligns with how you live your life. 

Personalized House Design. You can consider a personalized housed design to create identity, character, ownership, and uniqueness. Depends on the budget and personality of the client.

 The Design Process

Schematic Design Phase. Every valuable thing is given much time and attention. The process begins at the stage where the client shares his vision and design ideas with the architect. The house design is then developed into a schematic design, where a sketch is done as shown in the figure below. An artist's impression of the personalized house design gives an overall visual presentation of what the architect intends and interprets in defining a personalized house design. 

In this example, as part of the attempt to define and visualize a personalized house design, the concept was done with the initials of the name of the owner which is LRD. The most obvious translation of the design proposal in this house design idea is the exterior design which is dictated by the shape of the plan. We can explore the plan later to see how lifestyle compatibility is applied in this example.

The important phenomenon in this aspect of generating a design idea, every architect may give different impressions on how they will perceive a personalized house design idea. This is just one of the phenomena in the conception of a personalized house design idea.

 

Design Development Phase. Upon developing the idea to a more detailed and accurate drawing in preparation for the Contract Documents ready for construction, the design development stage is an outcome of the schematic drawings. This will then lead to further creating the design in such a way that plans are prepared for making the design into reality.

The plan matched the exterior design from the previous sketch and adjusted it according to the space requirements without changing the exterior design to achieve the original idea from the sketch. A wireframe of the design modeled in SketchUp is part of the process of the design development.

The 3d model. As I walk you through the process from the previous articles published, this time we are now getting deeper into the final design concept by creating the 3d model. The actual plan layout is done in connection with this exterior design. The basic standards are applied in terms of distributing the space requirements with the proper size requirements of each interior space. Then the height of the house is determined as per building code requirements for two-storey, three-storey residences.

The House design includes the plan layout done by the architect, considering all aspects of the design for the construction of the house shortly.

Ever wonder How do architects design a house? There are so many attractive house design you can see around you, just like any work of art, the process is long and the reward is satisfying to all architects. This is a showcase open to the public eye. A portfolio that can speak of itself. 

How do Architects Design a house?

The design process is the same for all, it goes to 4 key stages;

The Schematic

The Design Development

The Contract stage and

The Construction stage

Some architects offer their services up to the contract stage, where they assist their client hire a qualified contractor to build the house they designed. This is the regular service of an architect. But the rise of market competition, a scheme has been formulated to allow architects to build their designs, otherwise known as the Design-Build scheme.

How Is The Design Of A House Done?

The house design is done at the Schematic stage where ideas are first introduced by the client. There may be some inspiration they got from another house design. More often, clients come with different design references and ideas. 

As the client discusses his ideas, the architect in turn makes a visual interpretation of all those ideas together. The appropriate design is carefully analyzed based on many consideration, the design, however is being translated into a hand sketch. As shown below. Having a good sketch can get your client’s approval very quickly. 

This can be a series of meeting with the client to discuss further some of the requirements to build the house design proposal. A 3d model and 3d renderings can go further with the visual presentation.

The Planning process

Sketches are initially done at this stage of the planning process. This will start the story telling process in architecture. In theory, every line that the architect draws will tell a story. Every strokes and every line means a lot. Here’s how the story goes

The floor plan composition

While there are sets of exterior design character the client brings, the architect put it all together with the plan layout first. The manner in which spaces are arranged. This is key player in influencing the style of architecture. But this is done with the intention to solve the circulation pattern where the movement of people living and the functionality of each spaces are analyzed. 

There are different process in doing the plan layout;

Determine The Space Requirements

The architect will list all space requirements need in the  design of a house. This will match the client’s space requirements and the number of his family members. This will lead to the arrangement of the plan that will coincide with the other space requirements needed to function as a family’s dwelling place where they can inter mingle with common spaces like the living spaces, dining areas and play areas. 

Group The Spaces According To Classification

Spaces are classified as public, private, semi private or semi public. It would be easy to group the spaces with these classifications. Which one that requires much privacy within and which one is a semi private. This part of the analysis will go deeper into knowing the family’s activities and personalities. Dad and mom may have different preferences as well as the children. Mom’s usually owns the kitchen, so the different arrangement should be considered with the personality of the person using it most though the whole family shares the space together. As well as the living areas, that can be supported by an adjacent terrace and the traffic flow pattern as a connecting link from outside to inside of the house going to different places of the house like the kitchen and dining to the bedrooms. 

Functional Grouping - Arrange The Plan, Size of Spaces And Shapes

The space classification will be converted into a sketch of spaces that will be arranged according to Functional groupings, circulation and functionality, Sizes and Shapes that will affect traffic flow and accesibility of each spaces according to its related functions.

 A Space diagram can help identify which spaces needs to be in a certain group from private, semi-private, public and semi-public 

There are other factors that will affect the layout. The outside factors are the

• Sun orientation
• The terrain or slope of the site
• Vegetation or existing trees inside the lot
• Adjoining lots

Balloon Diagram

Before heading to the plan layout, the space allocation can be done in the process called balloon planning. This will guide the architect and the client in their decision making process. As part of the evaluation process, the architect will inform the client about the manner of arrangement and why it should be in that arrangement, as it is discussed, the client can give their inputs if the tupe of arrangement will be suitable and comfortable to all members of the family,  if the arrangement is satisfied, then it will progress to the Floor plan Layout. 

Floor plan layout

The floor plan layout is used in two distinct uses;

• Prepare for design development
• Prepare for construction

At this stage the plan layout should be developed in such a way that it will fix all sizes of the space. The basic framework will be drawn to create the outline of the plan. The grid line will serve as a guide to align all walls both exterior and interior. This will give a better means to calculate the total floor area of the house being designed. The placement of doors and window can also be done at this stage. 

The major factor in deciding the budget requirement of the house will be more or less accurate. So the architect can provide an estimated budget per square meters. The design of a house is also determined if the client’s idea will be possible to achieved. With the design idea in mind, the architect can create a new and unique design solution. 

The Plan layout is developed further as the architect prepares another step of the process in designing which the exterior design of the house. 

Exterior Design

 After doing the floor plan layout, the next step is to do the Exterior Design. This is a two-dimensional drawing that will show the 4 sides of the exterior layout of the house. The Plan is a visual respresentation where you will see the top area of the plan and determine the layout in relation to the activities of the end-user. While the Exterior Design is the beatuty and austhethics of the house. The exterior design represents the identity of the client and the character of the house. It can be characterize according to the influences of the different styles of architecture representing different periods. The level of details will determine the different styles of architecture.

The Influences Of Styles In Architecture - The Building Envelope

There are many factors the architect will do the design, most of the clients' requirement are exterior design or the general outlook of the design. The different styles in architectural design such as Mediterranean, Classic, Modern or Contemporary are some of the significant styles obvious in any house design, just to name a few. These styles were derived from the different periods in the history of architecture. The design features are characterized by the details of architectural elements like;

• The Design of Roof and its Shape, 
• Height and Details of Gutter Sections. 
• Detailed Design and Shape of Windows and Doors
• Wall Treatment and 
• Details of Moldings

The different types of roof

Depending on the style and functionality of the house, the different style of roof arrangement will affect the exterior design of the house. It can be a high pitched roof, gable or flat roof. 

Gutter sections represent character and styles in different periods of style in the history of architecture. The style and proportion are considered in terms of functionality and proportion. 

Doors and windows represent styles as well, the size and shape can give different character to the design of a house. It can be a casement type or sliding, full glass window and doors. 

The wall treatment can give a major impact on tge design. Painted walls or with patterned finishes. This will be decided with the clients budget requirements. 

Lastly, the mouldings and accessories required by the design especially in classical styles and other periods in architectural styles.

The Perspective Views 

Part of the architects design process which plays a very important role in getting the design commissioned is the visual presentation. The presentation of the design can be explained by the architect in his design presentation. This presentation explains the full aspect of the design from evaluating the interpretation of space to space relationship according to the peresonality of the end-user. The arrangement of the plan will be influenced by their activities. Generally, the main functions are the Living Room, Dining, Kitchen and the Bedrooms. How they will be arrange will be different based on the preferences of each end-user. This will affect the arrangement of the spaces, sizes, shapes and the adjacencies. The perspective view is the ultimate visual presetation to impress the client, However, the challenge is to maintain the overall style of the house exterior regardless of the changes in space requirements. The shape of the plan can be based on the initial space allocations but it may change eventually after it has been presented to the client but may require to maintain the exterior design.

Here are some examples of the perspective views;

 

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