The Pontifical and Royal

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
Espana, Manila

Third and Fourth Year , Second Semester 2018- 2019

DESIGN 5 & 7 – Design Exercise 1

The Methodé Analytiqué

WORDS:
Analytique: anelevation drawing of a façade, surrounded by a decorative arrangement
composed of drawings of the important details and sometimes a plan or section of the
façade. Dictionary.com

TIMELINE:
Launching Date
Submission Date
Duration: 2 calendar weeks

REQUIRED READING

17 best Analytique Images on Pinterest

https://www.pinterest.ph/demaagdrodrigue/analytique/

https://www.pinterest.ph/valeriegoodwinart/analytiques-old-school-drawing-
compositions/

INTRODUCTION

The Analytique isa French Beaux Arts Tradition that allows Architects to understand the role of
details in their designs. Details are what makes design great and more often than not, details are
left for later when there is more develop the design. What is not understood by a lot of students
(and practitioners) is that these details are the generator of the character of the building. The
analytique is the manner in which details are presented in conjunction with the overall design. The
Analytique incorporates the details in the plans, elevations and sections of the design. These details
show a greater level of design thought that emphasize the depth and breadth of the designer’s
ability.

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OBJECTIVE

The objective of this exercise is to teach architecture students how to think about the details that
will give their works soul. It will develop their ability to think of the different parts of the structure
so that each part contributes to the whole.

MATERIALS

20” x 30” watercolor paper or water color boards

Watercolor

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pick a classical building that you like.

2. Create an analytique that will explain the chosen structure and its different parts.
3. Water color with complete shade and shadow the analytique. Renders can be
monochromatic or polychomatic
4. Present the analytique in class.

Note: the final drawing can be drafted with 3H pencil or drawn in the computer and printed then
watercolored. Make sure printer ink does not bleed.

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