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Why I am so dedicated in teaching architects and designers the power of drawing? Importantly, designers require the power of insight. All the definitions below in being ‘insightful’, offer a great direction for designers to strive toward. And, yes, drawing may offer these powerful attributes. Drawing creates commitment, finding appropriate solutions to the many questions presented…
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A great reference text as part of your new home or remodel the Patterns of Home, is a well defined synopsis of house design patterns that enhance the notions of the essence of home. These patterns are key in the process of working with homeowners; understanding that good homes do many things; combining these patterns together gain…
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In my work, I am lucky to collaborate with talented designers; those that talk about space, place and meaning. As a design/illustrator, this becomes a reciprocal process. Formulating ideas and working back and forth and scheming in the 3rd dimension is magical. There are many ways to describe space, but the one on one with a…
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watercolor/color pencil/pencil: speaks about content, concept and emotional feel.
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This is an Andy Goldsworthy art installation, I recently experienced in the Presidio on San Francisco, It’s a , ‘Are you kidding me?’ space; one to come back to, time and time again. This space surely defines the notions of ‘involvement.’ I borrow this concept from the text of Ed Bacon in his book, ‘Design of…
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Tomorrow, I head to an architect’s office to talk to a group of architects and designers about the key role of the power of mark-making in their design process; specifically in their practice. One’s own authentic line provides the designer the essential, evocative direction, so necessary in today’s world of architectural design.
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An announcement from a student on Monday night, ‘lecture at noon at the U. Tuesday, Glenn Murkutt is in town’. (thanks Will) I head over and I anticipate beautiful work and great conversation. I run into a few old friends; I see many fresh, younger faces. Glenn is introduced. I felt smart. I agreed. I…
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I have thoughts about drawing and the practice of architecture and I would love to share them with you. I am an artist, an architect, an illustrator, and a teacher. I draw by hand. With pencil, charcoal, and pen. On paper. My other skills include architectural design, teaching painting and drawing, graphic design, and community…
Anita H. Lehmann, Architect 