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The Architectural Drawing Course

The hand drawing techniques every architect should know
By Mo Zell
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The Architectural Drawing Course by Mo Zell provides a thorough introduction to the visual language of architecture. It guides readers in developing spatial thinking through instructional tutorials that focus on foundational concepts such as proportion, scale, space, volume, path, place, materials, and textures. The book’s structure around three-dimensional design problems helps learners grasp key elements of architectural drawing, culminating in practical advice for building a portfolio and pursuing a career in architectural design.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for students and beginners keen to develop skills in architectural drawing and those considering a professional career in architectural design.

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Principles, practice and techniques: the ultimate guide for the aspiring architectural designer

A solid foundational coursebook that guides readers through all the hand drawing techniques every architect should know

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All students with a budding interest in architectural design will value this book for its solid foundational orientation and instruction. The Architectural Drawing Course by Mo Zell introduces readers to architecture's visual language, showing them how to think spatially and getting them started in architectural drawing with a series of instructional tutorials.

Using three-dimensional design problems, she coaches students through the fundamentals of proportion and scale, space and volume, path and place and materials and textures. A series of study units cover virtually every aspect of architectural drawing.

This book concludes with practical advice for anyone considering a career in architectural design, offering ideas on building a portfolio, getting advanced training and continuing on a path to a professional career.

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Building Engineer praises the book as "an excellent introduction to architectural drawing" and "highly recommended" for students interested in architectural design.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500293454

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Edition: Revised

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Mo Zell is the co-ordinator of the foundation studio, manual representation, at Northeastern University in Boston

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