In an era of ever more perfect digital tools, the ability to draw is no longer regarded as necessary in the execution of the architectural profession. Yet it is precisely the hand drawing that continues to be regarded as the irreplaceable instrument of creative intuition which surpasses even the most user-friendly “procedures”. A rediscovery of its advantages for both didactic purposes and architectural creativity is becoming an urgent need.

In an era of ever more perfect digital tools, the ability to draw is no longer regarded as necessary in the execution of the architectural profession. Yet it is precisely the hand drawing that continues to be regarded as the irreplaceable instrument of creative intuition which surpasses even the most user-friendly “procedures”. A rediscovery of its advantages for both didactic purposes and architectural creativity is becoming an urgent need.