Architectural Drawing: The Single-Point Perspective
A course by Bradley Van Der StraetenArchitecture Studio
A course by Bradley Van Der Straeten, Architecture Studio
Learn to reimagine spaces with the principles of architecture, interior design, and the single-point perspective
Being in a fun, healthy, environmentally-friendly space has the power to promote wellbeing and inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. London-based architects George Bradley and Ewald Van Der Straeten believe architecture also has the power to transform people’s lives. At their studio, Bradley Van Der Straeten, they specialize in residential designs, which have received several awards including first place at 2021’s Don’t Move, Improve! Awards.
In this course, George and Ewald give you the tools and knowledge you need to create fun, eye-catching interior designs using single-point perspective drawing. Learn to design from a whole new perspective and imagine spaces that are playful, functional, and good for the planet.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 12 downloads
Materials
8 minutes, 7 seconds
Why One-Point Perspective Drawing or Sketching?
9 minutes, 59 seconds
A Brief History of Architectural Sketching
10 minutes, 41 seconds
Elements of Architecture
19 minutes, 36 seconds
Documenting the Existing Space 1
17 minutes, 29 seconds
Documenting the Existing Space 2
15 minutes, 27 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know more about George Bradley and Ewald Van Der Straeten, the architects behind the studio Bradley Van Der Straeten. They take you through their creative journeys that led them to found a studio of their own, along with the influences which have inspired them along the way.
Delve into the materials needed for the course, before exploring the significance of one-point perspective drawing as a design tool and how it can be used to formulate ideas and foster creativity. Discover the history of architectural sketching from the 14th century to the post-digital era. Then learn about the fundamentals of architecture and interior design, including shelter, structure, light, and more.
Learn how to measure a space and produce drawings to scale. Then create your brief, keeping in mind the design opportunities the space offers. Apply the design principles from earlier in the course in a section drawing before moving on to the single-point perspective design. Add interior elements to your sketch to bring it to life, ready for scanning.
To finish the course, George and Ewald guide you through putting the finishing touches to your drawings. Discover how to add colors and materials to your work in Photoshop, as well as using more traditional methods like watercolor and markers.
What is this course's project?
Create your own hand-drawn designs for an interior architectural space using the single-point perspective.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone looking to improve their architectural drawing skills. It’s also suited to anyone with an interest in learning to express their interior design ideas.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
You will need a tape, laser measurer, or plan creating app, as well as a blank paper notebook, a pencil, pen, eraser, and scale ruler.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
Me sirvio bastante mientras estaba estudiando la carrera de arquitecura de interiores
- 8 months ago
Muy buen curso.
- 1 year ago
Cours riche et sérieux, j'ai apprécié de découvrir la perspective linéaire et je pense avoir acquis des compétences, merci aux enseignants.
- 2 years ago
Very nice and enjoyable course, this learn me more and more understanding in perspective drawing in very clear study.
- 2 years ago
Very nice course. It was created with attention to detail, which I appreciate.
Together, the creative duo focuses on designing colorful, fun, and sustainable architecture alongside their team. Their work has been featured in Good Homes Magazine, Grand Designs Magazine, The Telegraph, and more. They have also won a number of awards, including House Beautiful Magazine’s Best Home Transformation.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Us
- Influences
- U2
History, Importance, and Elements of Architecture
- Materials
- Why One-Point Perspective Drawing or Sketching?
- A Brief History of Architectural Sketching
- Elements of Architecture
- U3
Production of Plans, Sections and Single-Point Perspective
- Documenting the Existing Space 1
- Documenting the Existing Space 2
- Designing in Plan 1
- Designing in Plan 2
- Designing in Section
- Designing in Single-Point Perspective Drawing 1
- Designing in Single-Point Perspective Drawing 2
- Making the Perspective Come to Life
- U4
Post-Production
- Adding Colours and Materials in Photoshop
- Adding Colours and Materials Using Traditional Methods
- FP
Final project
- Approaching Architectural projects by hand
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FAQs
This course is designed for intermediate learners with some background in architecture or design, but motivated beginners can follow along if they’re comfortable with basic drawing and design concepts.
You'll need basic drawing tools such as pencils, markers (like Copic), sign pens, a scale ruler, a layout pad, and measuring tools such as a laser measurer or tape measure for the exercises.
You’ll learn hand drawing, sketching floor plans, single-point perspective, measuring real spaces, layering drawings, using markers for rendering, and integrating digital workflows for architectural presentations.
Yes, the course teaches both traditional hand drawing and digital rendering workflows, showing how to combine these methods for effective architectural presentations.
Yes, the course covers measuring techniques using tape measures and laser measurers, and explains how to transfer these measurements to create accurate, scaled floor plans.
The course focuses on small-scale residential design, restoration, material selection, brickwork and stone detailing, and creating tactile, light-filled spaces using various sketching and design-build techniques.
Yes, you’ll learn strategies for creating and presenting an architecture project portfolio, with guidance on documenting your workflow and showcasing your design process.