In architecture, the sketch is much more than a mere drawing—it is the language of creation, a tool of exploration that captures the birth of an idea in its most primal form. As renowned architect Juhani Pallasmaa notes, “The hand is the extension of the mind”—the sketch allows an architect to think visually, translating abstract thoughts into tangible lines on paper. This first stroke is a moment of discovery, where the architect begins to articulate space, form, and proportion.
In architecture, the sketch is much more than a mere drawing—it is the language of creation, a tool of exploration that captures the birth of an idea in its most primal form. As renowned architect Juhani Pallasmaa notes, “The hand is the extension of the mind”—the sketch allows an architect to think visually, translating abstract thoughts into tangible lines on paper. This first stroke is a moment of discovery, where the architect begins to articulate space, form, and proportion.
A faceting effect livens up and interrupts the cubism that sets the morphology of the West system apart from the cliches of modern design. Characterised by its suitability for use in a wide range of different…