Jones, Will
Making Marks: Architects' Sketchbooks - The Creative Process
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500021316
- author:
- Jones, Will
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 29.7 centimetres (1.72 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Design
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A rich and varied glimpse into the creative processes of contemporary architects is presented in this book. The act of conceiving an original design remains as challenging as it has always been, despite advances in digital technologies. This collection showcases how a return to basic drawing techniques has led to some of the most successful buildings of the past decade. The sixty renowned architects featured here demonstrate how drawing and manual presentation have evolved since the reawakening of hand-drawing. Their work includes freehand drawings, vibrant watercolors, and abstract impressions, offering a global survey of diverse approaches and styles. Author Will Jones's introduction highlights the importance of physical sketching in the creative process, making this book more than just a showcase of current practice - it provides insight into architectural creativity itself.