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Gallery Atrium
Graphite Pencil [Various thicknesses] on Rice Paper
I managed to take a quick photo while sneaking into the National Gallery of Canada's main hall / atrium. I used the same photo to produce this graphite pencil sketch on vellum [see above] clearly demonstrating one point perspective, depth and scale. Using people to establish scale and distance is always a sure bet when trying to visualize spaces.
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Outhouse
Ink Pens [Various thicknesses] + Coloured Pencil on Bainbridge
Don't be fooled by the name. "Outhouse" is a very ingenious project which mashes up a combination of skills not to mention knowledge of plumbing! The task was to design a functional outhouse, make it buildable, believable and practical. This wood-framed outhouse is disguised as a London telephone booth. To enhance the experience, it features limousine tinted windows, skylight, storage for your reading materials, wood deck and ventilation. This project is also accompanied by a presentation board which can be seen here.
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Beach House
Ink Pens [Various thicknesses] on Bainbridge
This presentation shows how content layout is crucial when proposing multiple views of the same object. Spanning three Bainbridge large format boards, when placed together, the content is positioned similar to reading [left to right and top to bottom]. The most important content is located at the top left while the least important is located at the bottom right. The largest image block is located at the centre for greatest impact.
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Windows
Graphite Pencil [Various thicknesses] on thin Bainbridge
Drawing using Ink, Graphite, coloured pencil directly Bainbridge, Rice Paper or Vellum can be very challenging and very messy. This project called "Windows" demonstrates four drawing techniques 1) Ink lines on Bainbridge 2) Ink dots on Bainbridge 3) Graphite pencil on vellum and 4) Ink and Graphite on Vellum. This is a precursor to a series of sketches that used "Windows'" basic techniques. Notice my signature McLaren F1 road car parking out front?!
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92 - 104 Clarence Street
Colored Pencil [Various thickness] on Bainbridge
This project is a proposed streetscape redesign of 92 - 104 Clarence Street in the Byward Market. The design parameters consists of a two storey building with retail space located on the ground floor and office space on the second floor. The design goal is to divide the facade giving you the illusion that there were three buildings when in fact there was just one. Also heritage considerations are applied to the design using traditional materials and colors found on surrounding structures.
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Loungin’ Cafe [Urban Infill]
Printed on Back Print Film + Mounted on Cutout Bainbridge
This project depicts a typical urban infill site with negligible room for anything. The design parameters require a retail / commercial space below a residential space above. The first storey [Loungin' Cafe] floor plan is designed to exploit customer eating / socializing and sightlines within the restaurant. The above residence is comprised of a two storey two bedroom apartment with lots useable living of space including a patio on the third floor. The exterior is clad with white metal panels.
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Medical Centre
Coloured Pencil [Various thicknesses] on Bainbridge
This proposed Medical Centre is strictly an exercise in floor plan efficiency. Everything from the waiting area, reception, washrooms to examination rooms are designed with efficiency in mind. The medical centre is also an exercise in barrier free design while adhering to the provincial building code. A presentation board was produced using coloured pencil and ink on smooth white Bainbridge board inset into textured framing matting. The final production size is 24” x 36” landscape.
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La Mangia
Graphite Pencil [Various thicknesses] on Rice Paper
This sketch is taken from a series of works produced during an "urban walk" assignment. The purpose of this walk was to identify and visualize common architectural elements such as symmetry, focal point, proportion, dimension, scale etc... This sketch of the Mangia restaurant demonstrates focal point and 1 point perspective. The final creation is printed in reverse on letter size Canon Back Print Film in black and white to maintain stability and longevity.
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Post and Beam
Graphite Pencil [Various thicknesses] on Rice Paper
This simple sketch shows a few elements depicted in Francis D. Chin's legendary book Architectural Graphics Standards. Most prominent elements depicted are perspective, symmetry, horizontal and vertical, repetition, scale, and light. “Post and Beam” is part of series of eight sketches and was created using various thicknesses of lead pencil sketched over letter size vellum.
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Vanna Venturi House
Ink Pens [Various thicknesses] on Glossy Bainbridge
The Vanna Venturi House, one of the first prominent works of the postmodern architecture movement. It was designed by architect Robert Venturi for his mother Vanna Venturi. This project demonstrates page layout, message impact and brilliant use of whitespace. Elevations, floor plans and 3D Isometric views are carefully placed as to not dilute the overarching message. Trees are used to cleverly subdivide the different views and not interfere with the architectural designs.
