Interior Design and Architecture

Part 3: About Perspective, Plan Drawing and Model making

• Drawing a plan, Ergonomics & Furniture

Learn how to understand scale from architects drawings and how to draw a scaled plan and elevations and its architectural elements.

Students will be assisted to draw the outlines of plan and the room contents

• Perspective Drawing

Throughout these sessions we will translate what has been drawn on plan to 3d visuals by hand drawing perspective. We will tackle various techniques used and then have time to do practice.

• 3D Model Making / Sketchup

Learn how to create models from a plan. Understanding design in 3d aids for a better final result from a more realistic view point.

PART 5: Lighting

• Different types of Lighting and  best application techniques

During this part of the course we will deal with the ‘make-or-break’ of good design- Lighting. We will discuss the various types of lighting and how to best use each different type for different uses.

PART 6: Furniture and Finishing Materials

• Essentials – Finishes; upholstery, furniture and accessories

We will go through various furniture designers and their iconic pieces and styles. We will also cover different soft furnishings which will enhance and aid for a better finalized space.

• Finalizing

We will work together to finalize all the plans, elevations, perspective drawing/s and mood board according to what we would have covered in  previous lessons.

We will be able to share the finalized project as we would do to a client and exchange ideas between students and tutor.

• Presenting, sharing ideas and final critique

We will be able to share the finalised project as we would do to a client and exchange ideas between students and tutor.

Part 1 – Start-CAD 2D – Exploring the wider field of 2D Design towards 2D CAD.

Session 1: Intro to Draughting, Sketch-to-Plan Exercise, Sketchup 2D Drawing

• Introduction to graphical communication, sketching orthographic views, and converting drawings into 2D views in Sketchup.

Session 2: Surveying Real Architecture, Tools for the Job

• Overview of CAD platforms, practical surveying exercises, and documenting a basic architectural feature.

Session 3: CAD Legacy – Turning Surveys into Real Plans

• Documenting survey information, creating detailed plans in Sketchup, and learning architectural detail communication techniques through real site architectural surveys.

Session 4: Hybrid Design Communication and Annotation through 2D CAD/Touch Devices and Image/Layout Editors

• Using Adobe Sketchbook Pro and Inkscape (vector and image editing software) for design communication, annotation, and project submission.

Part 2 – Professional 2D CAD with AutoCAD

(All instances referring to ‘AutoCAD’ are representative of Autocad® from AutoDesk®)

Introduction to AutoCAD and its applications

• Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and its importance in variousindustries.
• Overview of AutoCAD software
• Explanation of the main uses of AutoCAD in architecture, construction and more.
• Demonstration: Launching AutoCAD, exploring the interface, and basic

navigation.

Understanding the AutoCAD workspace

• Overview of workspace elements; drawing area, viewports, status bar.
• Introduction to workspace customising tool palettes and workspace layouts.
• Creating and saving custom workspace configurations.

Drawing tools and techniques

• Explanation of basic drawing tools, line, circle, arc, rectangle, polyline.
• Introduction to precision techniques, object snaps, polar tracking etc.
• Introduction to advanced drawing commands, ellipse, polygon, spline.
• Exploring additional drawing techniques: offset, fillet, chamfer.

Editing and modifying drawings

• Overview of editing commands: move, copy, rotate, scale, mirror.
• Explanation of selection methods and grips editing.
• Introduction to advanced editing techniques, trim, extend, offset, array.
• Exploring object properties modification: colour, linetype, lineweight.
• Exercises with given site examples.

Annotation and dimensioning

• Overview of text and annotation tools; single-line text, multi-line text, text styles.
• Explanation of annotative objects and annotation scaling.
• Introduction to dimensioning tools; linear, aligned, angular, radial dimensions.
• Exploring dimension styles and setting for consistent dimensioning.
• Further development of design exercises with dimensioning, publishing and layouts.
• Drawing symbols, standardisation, BS Standards, Legends and keys.

Detailing, Block editing and Sectioning

• Introduction to sectional views, section planes, hatching and conventions.
• Annotation and further application of sections in real design situations and case studies.
• Creation and use of Blocks to facilitate use of repeated components (AutoCAD Blocks)
• Block Editing, manipulation and combined editing.
• Block exportation and referencing across different drawings.

Layers and properties management

• Introduction to layers and their role in organising drawing elements.
• Explanation of layer properties: colours, linetype, lineweight.
• Advanced layer management techniques: freezing, locking, layer states.
• Best practices for layer naming conventions and organisation.

Importing objects and different media

• Image(bitmap) import for integration of visual media in drawings, considering export limitations (reference portability).

Reference image (e.g. site plans, maps, geographic imagery, surveys and topology) import and editing.

• Organising and editing .pdf imports and vector imports.

Printing, Publishing and using Layouts in AutoCAD

• Preparation for publishing, print and sharing design documentation. Publishing and Layout Scale configuration.
• Importing from .pdf format into AutoCAD drawings and exporting to pdf mantaining Layers and scale.
• Exports and document organisation.
• Presentation drawings and integration of further design information (annotated photos, part lists, legends and keys)

Real-World Projects and Final Assessment

• Introduction to real-world design projects and scenarios.
• Integration of drawing standards in drawing symbols and annotations as per industry (Architectural, Light, HVAC, etc.), use of cross referencing and Keys/ Legends.
• Students work collaboratively to tackle real-world design challenges, applying their AutoCAD skills.
• Preparation for the final project assignment, ensuring understanding of project requirements and expectations.

Final project assignment and assessment

• Students work on completing their final design project, applying all skills learned throughout the course.
• Preparation and presentation of the final design proposal, showcasing creativity, innovation, and proficiency in AutoCAD and application of design communication and presentation skills.