100 Architectural Sketches – 【Architectural CAD Drawings】

With more digital tools available to architects than ever before, one has to ask themselves why the sketch remains one of the most valued pieces of representation in the architectural field. Renderings, three-dimensional models, and virtual reality are powerful and efficient innovations that allow architects to express their ideas and designs. However, in our fast-paced world where messages are sent across the globe in a matter of seconds, it seems that nothing compares to the hand-drawn, imperfection of a sketch.

While some sketches are chaotic scribbles developed during the design stage, others are true works of art, aimed to convince clients. Below, we compiled a list of 100 sketches made by architects from around the world to inspire you.

Sketches with Color

© Eduardo de Almeida + Shundi Iwamizu Arquitetos Associados

© Gian Carlo Gasperini + Plínio Croce e Roberto Aflalo

Diagram Sketches

© Paulo Mendes da Rocha + Metro Arquitetos

© RCR arquitectes + PUIGCORBÉ arquitectes

© Roberto Cremascoli + Nicolò Galeazzi + Ivo Poças Martins

Line Drawings

Artistic Sketches

© Emre Arolat Architects Tabanlioglu Architects

Axonometric Drawings

© Eduardo de Almeida + Mindlin Loeb + Dotto Arquitetos

Technical Drawings