Hand drawing and sketching in architecture are not merely preliminary steps in the design process; they are a profound art form that captures the essence of creativity in its most raw and immediate form.
When an architect sketches, they transform a blank page into a canvas of possibilities with each fluid stroke of the pencil. This approach allows architects to explore and experiment with their ideas in a free and unrestricted manner and captures the nuances of space and form in a personal and expressive way. The irregularities in hand-drawn sketches are not flaws but marks of the artist’s touch, adding character and depth to the design.
At BELL, we have embraced the use of digital technology while still celebrating the sketching skillset of our architects. We are proud that our practice still integrates hand drawing in the design process. Nigel Quaini, one of our architects and design leaders demonstrates.
