Routledge Drawing from Practice: Architects and Freehand

Drawing from Practice offers a deep look into how 26 diverse and reputable architects use freehand drawing to shape the built environment. Written by J. Michael Welton, this book follows the tactile sketch from the initial parti to the finished product. Through a combination of words, images, and photographs, readers can observe the creative process in action. This volume features drawings and architecture from architects across every generation practicing today. It includes work from notable names such as Aidlin Darling Design, Alberto Alfonso, Deborah Berke, Marlon Blackwell, Peter Bohlin, Warren Byrd, Ellen Cassilly, Jim Cutler, Chad Everhart, Formwork, and Phil Fre. It is an essential resource for those interested in the role of sketching and manual drafting in modern architectural design.