The sketchbooks of Chris Wilkinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilkinson, Chris (Christopher John), artist, author.

Contributor:

Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain), host institution.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wilkinson, Chris (Christopher John)--Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.

Wilkinson, Chris.

Wilkinson, Chris (Christopher John)--Exhibitions.

Wilkinson, Chris (Christopher John).

Architecture--Sketch-books--Exhibitions.

Architecture.

Architectural drawing--Exhibitions.

Architectural drawing.

Wilkinson Eyre Architects.

Genre:

Sketchbooks.

Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc.

Exhibition catalogs.

Notebooks.

Physical Description:

143 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 29 cm

Other Title:

Thinking through drawing.

Place of Publication:

London : Royal Academy of Arts, [2015]

Summary:

"Despite being at the forefront of high-tech innovation in architecture, Chris Wilkinson OBE RA is an architect who believes passionately in the importance of drawing by hand. Where many practices are now dominated by computer-aided design, Wilkinson still uses drawing as a way to think through ideas, to grapple with design problems and as a tool of communication. This volume brings together images selected from 20 years of Wilkinson's sketchbooks, presenting a fascinating record of the creation of architectural narrative. This unique insight into the working drawings of a hugely influential architect includes sketches for many of his practice's most groundbreaking works -- from structures for the London Olympics to the restoration and reconstruction of the three Grade II listed gas holders in King's Cross, London -- as well as a gazetteer with photographs of the completed projects." -- Publisher's description.

Notes:

Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Thinking Through Drawing: Chris Wilkinson RA' held at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, 3 September 2015 - 14 February 2016.

Includes bibliographical references (page 142).

ISBN:

1910350184

9781910350188

OCLC:

926273801