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
“Architectural facade: The face of architecture Remember that at any time you can make notes on your drawings so as not to get confused. Now we have many lines that make up the drawing, and although some are references, they are there and can be confusing. Now we will start giving a more specific weight to some objects within the drawing, and that will help to show where we are exactly. In this case I will start to draw a floor-to-ceiling bookcase that occupies all the space of this wall. In this case I will also draw some lines on the closet door that will show in what the direction those d...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Freehand Architectural Design
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Category
Architecture & Spaces, Illustration -
Areas
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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