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Intro to graphic communication (why we draw)
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Architects communicate visually, using drawings and graphics
Marcel Breuer, Cape Cod Cottage
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Drawing is the language of architects.architects
do not build they draw Anonymous
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Part of the thinking process of design
Communication to client and users
Specific instructions for constructing the building
THE SKETCH IS COMMINICATION
between me and I
between me and you
between student and teacher
between architect and client
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Diagrams can vary from loose, freehand sketches
Graphic diagrams are visual abstractions that show concepts and/or objects.
They are used in the initial stages of the design and exploration process.
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.to precise, hard-line drawings.
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Diagramming is part of the design process.
Different concepts and ideas can be quickly investigated
and communicated.
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There are many types of
diagrams.
Many other professions
(music, math, business, etc)
use diagrams to explain and use diagrams to explain and
clarify their visual thinking.
Diagrams focus on general
information. They
encourage the designer to
explore alternatives.
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Two-dimensional diagrams can communicate not only
organizational ideas, but also implications of form
(what the building will look like).
Some aspects of a building that can be diagrammed are:
1. Program functions
2. Levels of privacy
3. Circulation
4. Site conditions and context
5. Spatial hierarchy and relationships
6. Geometric properties
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7. Lighting conditions
8. Structure and enclosure
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A Parti diagram shows
a concept in its
simplest form.
It focuses on the key
structural and relational
features of an idea.
The term PARTI refers
to the concept or
primary organizing idea
of a design
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Lines and Arrows are
important
diagramming tools.
Lines can be drawn to
show symmetry show symmetry,
relationships,
boundaries, etc.
Different linetypes
may indicate various
concepts.
Arrows show
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movement in one or
more directions.
Different size arrows
may indicate their
importance.
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DIAGRAMMING GRAPHICS
The Hallmark of a diagram is its
ability to simplify a complex notion
into
essential elements and relationships
by a process of elimination and
reduction.
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SITE DIAGRAM
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BUBBLE DIAGRAM
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CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
CHARLES MOORE and DONLYN LYNDON
ARCHITECTURAL
SKETCHES CAN BE A BIT SKETCHES CAN BE A BIT
MESSY.
BUT ARE ALWAYS
ACCURATE!
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CHARLES MOORE and DONLYN LYNDON
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CHARLES MOORE and DONLYN LYNDON
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CHARLES MOORE and DONLYN LYNDON
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CHARLES MOORE
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GLENN MURCUTT
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TADAO ANDO
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RENZO PIANO
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ANTOINE PREDOCK
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STEVEN HOLL
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SKETCHES
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SKETCHES
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SKETCHES
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COMPOSITION / PRESENTATION
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COMPOSITION / PRESENTATION COMPOSITION / PRESENTATION
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ASSIGNMENT #1: SPATIAL ANALYSIS
1. LOCATE OR CREATE A FLOOR PLAN OF YOUR
SPACE SCALE AS NECESSARY USING A
PHOTOCOPIER OR CAD SOFTWARE FLOOR PLAN PHOTOCOPIER OR CAD SOFTWARE. FLOOR PLAN
SHOULD BE AN ARCHITECTURAL SCALE.
2. START WITH THE HAND DRAWING OF THE
FLOORPLAN.
3. USE THE FLOORPLAN AS AN UNDERLAY FOR YOUR
DIAGRAMS. DRAWING TEST DIAGRAMS ON TRACE
PAPER OR VELLUM.
4 PREPARE FINAL PRESENTATION ON VELLUM
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4. PREPARE FINAL PRESENTATION ON VELLUM
SHEETS, TRACE TRHOUGH FINAL DRAWINGS,
MOUNT ON FOAMCORE BOARDS.
(MAX. OF 2 - 17 X22 BOARDS)