Architectural

Drawing
Team Alpha : Chew Yu Jing
Wong Zhen Fai
Nge Jia Chen
Khor Yen Min
Khor Hao Xiang
Joshua Yim
 Architectural Drawing?

• architectural drawings are the drawings that

architects use in the field of architecture
 But When Do We Use It?

• After intentions and fundamental requirements of a building are

discussed with the client and the architect

• And the architect goes home and does his thing, draw and design
an amazing design in the form of an architectural drawing sketch
to show the client and discuss if it is appropriate
 So what's the process? Consider the budget and site
conditions

Brief from the client about Initial sketch of

Discussion with the client
the design ideas and
concept plans

Clients Agree
Clients Disagree

When the design is finalized, a

specific architectural drawing can Developed designs will be
be drawn drawn
 But Why Architectural
Drawing???

• Medium for communication

• Guideline for building contractors
• Presentation for clients
• Documentation of work
Wow!! That’s amazing! So What Are
The Parts
Of An Architectural Drawing???
Detailed
Drawings Floor Plan

Parts of an Architectural
Axonometric Site Plan
Drawing

Isometric Elevation

Cross sectional
 Floor Plan

• Most fundamental
• Shows spaces and arrangement
 Site Plan

• Shows property boundaries

• Shows other structures related to the site
• Gives an overview of the site of work
• Only can be drawn by a licensed professional
 Elevation

• A flat view from the side

• Each elevation is labelled in relation to the compass direction its

facing
 Cross Section
• A vertical plane cut through the object

• Used to describe different levels of the building

 Isometric and Axonometric
• Uses a plan grid from 30 degrees from the horizontal in both
directions

• Useful to explain construction details

 Detail Drawings

• Shows a small part of the construction in a larger scale

• Includes full construction details

• In the later part of the twentieth century, Architectural Drawing was
changed from drafting to Computer-aided design(CAD)
• Tools of architect-drawing board , t-square, set squares, protractor,
compasses, pencil, drawing pen of different types and etc.
I’m Struggling!! Is there any amazing
architectural masterpieces I can refer
to???

An amazing one would be the

Bibliotheca
Alexandrina
 Bibly Whaaaa????

• The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the amazing library of Alexandria,

Egypt
• A major library whose unparalleled storage of knowledge is rivalled
only by the beauty of its structure
• Officially inaugurated in October 16, 2002
• Architect : Snohetta Hamza Consortium Firm
 But are there any architects and
their designs that stand out in
history???

• In ancient times, the architects are different than architects closer

to the present
• Ancient times : Imhotep, The Pyramid of Djoser
• Closer to present times : Le Corbusier, his vision of a modern city
 What about Imhotep?
• He would have trouble filling up a parent occupation form.
• He is a architect, doctor, high priest, builder, carpenter, sculptor, so
on so forth
• Architect of the Pyramid of Djoser
 More about the design

• Was made as more than a mortuary.

• Was made for the facilitation of a successful afterlife for the

resurrection of an eternal king

• The step pyramid had 6 steps and may be an experimental structure

 What's so special about a
pyramid with 6 steps
• In its time the Pyramid of Djoser was one of the best pieces of
architecture in the world

• It was designed for the king of Egypt at that time

• Its 6 step design was believed to be the foundation of other

pyramids
What about Le Corby thingy?
• Le Corbusier, he is an architect, writer, painter, designer, urban
planner, or in more simple terms : a multi talented artist
• An amazing architect because of his ability to envisage the world in
a more modern view in his time
• Pioneer of urbanism

This was his design

(what are we doing with our lives???)
References
• www.wikipedia.org
• www.google.com/images
• The Sketch book, Francesc Zamora Mola, LOFT Publications
• Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers, Paul Laseau, John
Wiley & Sons, inc
• Architectural Working Drawings, Ralph W. Liebing, John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.
• Architectural Drawing, Rendow Yee, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.