Introduction to Freehand Architectural Design
Architectural facade: the face of architecture
A course by Héctor López , Architect and Draftsman
About the video: Architectural facade: the face of architecture
Overview
“The architectural façade is very important because, generally, it is the only part of an architectural object that is perceived from the outside of it. ”
In this video lesson Héctor López addresses the topic: Architectural facade: the face of architecture, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Freehand Architectural Design. Learn how to illustrate a custom architectural space with layouts, perspectives, and human scale.
Partial transcription of the video
“At any moment. you can jot down notes on your drawings to prevent getting lost among the numerous lines. As you can see. there are many lines forming the drawing now. and while some serve as support. they can still cause confusion. Keeping track of them will help maintain clarity in your work. What we're going to do now is start giving more specific weight and detail to certain objects within drawing to better understand our spatial context. For instance. i'll begin by illustrating a detailed bookshelf that adds depth and perspective to the scene. that goes from floor to ceiling. occupying ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Freehand Architectural Design
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Architectural Illustration, Architecture

Héctor López
A course by Héctor López
Héctor López is a graduate of UNAM, Mexico, who found his true calling in the art of freehand drawing for architectural design projects, after working for architectural firms.
From architectural drawings to botanical illustrations, from small notebooks to big murals, Héctor has learned to live through his own drawings, artistically delineating his professional journey as a creative.
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