Architectural Drawing

Architectural Graphics
and
Architectural Presentation
Architectural Drawing
LINE
Line weights – Line Types - Line Quality
“The basis for most Architectural Drawin gs is the LINE, and

the essence of a line is its continuity. ”
Line Types
“… In pure-line drawing, the architectural

information conveyed (i.e., volumetric space;
definition of planar elements; solids, and voids;
depth) depends primarily on discernible
(noticeable) differences in the visual weight of
the line types used.”
Line Weights and Line Types

Line Quality
Refers to:
- crispness and clarity
- blackness and density; and
- appropriate weight
P. S. :- All lines should start and end definitely.

Line Quality
The difference should be Visible

-Lines which fade out become arbitrary
Corners not crisply Crisp joints, refined with Crossing joints, interesting yet can
joined appear rounded practice, yet quite challenging deform proportion if too much
PLAN AND SECTION

The Floor Plan and
the Building Section
are both sections or
cuts. Plans are cut
horizontally, Sections
vertically.
PLAN AND SECTION DRAW ING
In presentation drawings
the primary purpose of
floor plans and building
sections is to illustrate the
forms and relationships
of Positive and Negative
Spaces, and the nature
of space defining
elements and surfaces
PLAN AND SECTION DRAW ING

The order of drawing layout
1. Lightly block out the major horizontal

and vertical lines
2. Fill in the secondary lines, and
3. Heavy up the final lines, keeping in

mind the proper l ine weight of each line
P. S.:- Do not scrub your lines in; strive

for single line strokes
Architectural Pr esentation
Architectural Dra wings are primary means of

communication. However, an effective presentation should
have:
1. A Point of View
2. Unity
3. Continuity, and
4. Efficiency
1. A Point of View
A presentation should communicate the central idea
of the design scheme
Note that
Design Scheme can
be represented by
- graphic diagrams,
- abstractions, or
- overlays.
Lime Cycle
2. Unity
depends on:
- A logical and understandable arrangement of

graphic and verbal information
- A consistent scale, format, medium, and technique

3. Continuity
Each segment of a presentati on should relate to what

precedes and what follows it, reinforcing all the other
segments of the presentation
4. Efficiency
An effective presentation uses economy of

means , utilizing only what is necessary to
communicate an idea .
In the major drawings
In the research and References
In the Details
Architectural Presentations generally read from left to right
and from top to bottom .
The subject matter should progress from the general or
contextual view to specific :
Important Cons iderations:
Composition and Arrangement of the following elements:
Graphic images Architectural Drawing

Graphic Diagrams
Graphic/ Verbal Information North Arrow, graphic scales, etc.

Titles, Text, Legends, etc.
Brief oral/ verbal descriptions, …
Figure Ground R elationship The drawing, image or diagram

with the white space around it
The elements - Graphic images; Graphic/ verbal information;
and figure ground relationship, have certain properties, which
need to be considered in [composing a visuall y
balanced presentation] :
SHAPE SIZE VALUE PLACEMENT

SHAPE
SIZE
VALUE
PLACEMENT
PLACEMENT
TEXT/ LEGEN D/ TITLES, …
Text should be organized into visual sets of information.

TEXT in a DRAWING should be:
1 – SPECIFIC and PRECISE – selected words and [spelling and

grammar] error f ree
2 – POWERFUL and MEANINGFUL – representative and

descriptive words and composed sentences [subject + verb +
object]
TEXT in a DRAWING should be:
3 – WELL-SPACED and WELL-LETTERED –
- between lines of text = ½ letter height used.
- between sets of information = height of 2 lines of text.
- Clarity is the goal of good lettering. Use the simplest,

most efficient font [letterform] possible – Architektonic
lettering is most preferable [by Francis D. K. Ching]
TEXT in a DRAWING
Titles should be directly related to the

drawing and be c learly part of the
composition
Different portions of a presentation –

overviews, diagrams, details, text, etc –
may be read at di fferent distances
Indicate Direction - the convention
is to show north direction
Best if we can orient our plans with

north upwards
Exploded axonometric view s

and plan overla ys of multi-
storey buildings should relate
vertically
All plans [site/ floor/ diagrammatic] should be oriented in a
similar manner
Floor Plans Plan overlays Elevations
Site Plan
Sections
Axonometric view
ORAL PRESENTATION - SPEECH
Most effective presentations assert the need to have

an efficient verbal expl anation
Requires a good understanding of the presented

work and a higher level of organization
As you have been working on your project from

good understanding conception to completion, by now, you should
have a clear and deep understanding of:
- what happens where, how and why?
- what was the initial intention and how

was it achieved? – [process explanation]
- What were the challenges and the

opportunities?
- what specialties are possessed?

good understanding
Spatial Awareness and Appraisal
It is also necessary to
portray your le vel of Spatial
Understanding – described
mainly in congruence with
the displayed drawin g.
organization
- Follow the Procedures
[Control and guide the flow of the Presentation]
- Have notes of w hat you want to discuss as you
go through the series of presentation elements
- Express your ideas in short words

and keep your detailed explanation until asked for it
- Allow time for your group-mate; know the allotted

time and schedule accordingly
Architectural Naming - Nomenclature
Paper Space
Room in Shadows
Pebble Pond
Simple Stones
Alcove
House of Reading
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Architectural Graphics

“The basis for most Architectural Drawin gs is the LINE, and

“… In pure-line drawing, the architectural

Line Weights and Line Types

P. S. :- All lines should start and end definitely.

The difference should be Visible

PLAN AND SECTION

PLAN AND SECTION DRAW ING

PLAN AND SECTION DRAW ING

1. Lightly block out the major horizontal

2. Fill in the secondary lines, and

3. Heavy up the final lines, keeping in

P. S.:- Do not scrub your lines in; strive

Architectural Dra wings are primary means of

- A logical and understandable arrangement of

- A consistent scale, format, medium, and technique

Each segment of a presentati on should relate to what

An effective presentation uses economy of

Composition and Arrangement of the following elements:

Graphic images Architectural Drawing

Graphic/ Verbal Information North Arrow, graphic scales, etc.

Figure Ground R elationship The drawing, image or diagram

SHAPE SIZE VALUE PLACEMENT

Text should be organized into visual sets of information.

1 – SPECIFIC and PRECISE – selected words and [spelling and

2 – POWERFUL and MEANINGFUL – representative and

3 – WELL-SPACED and WELL-LETTERED –

- between lines of text = ½ letter height used.

- between sets of information = height of 2 lines of text.

- Clarity is the goal of good lettering. Use the simplest,

Titles should be directly related to the

Different portions of a presentation –

Best if we can orient our plans with

Exploded axonometric view s

Most effective presentations assert the need to have

Requires a good understanding of the presented

As you have been working on your project from

- what happens where, how and why?

- what was the initial intention and how

- What were the challenges and the

- what specialties are possessed?

- Express your ideas in short words

- Allow time for your group-mate; know the allotted

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