Venue: Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects, London
Deadline to apply: 26/10/2025
Dates: This workshop will run for a half day on Tuesday 28th October 2025. Age Range: 16 – 19 years old. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed, we will close the application process early.
Workshop Information
Course Outline
An introduction to architectural drawing techniques and technical skills used by AHMM architects including use of perspective, plans and elevations. You will be introduced to how architects sketch their ideas at the earliest stages, and how they use digital design and 3D model-making and by the end of the session you will understand how architects use drawing to create their designs and to communicate ideas. You will have a chance to experiment with different kinds of architectural drawing including sketching the London cityscape from our rooftop as well as ending with a visit to our model-shop.
Timings
This workshop will start at 9:30am and finish at approximately 1pm.
09:30 Arrive
09:45 Intro to how architects and AHMM use architectural drawing inc Plan/ elevation/ section
10:05 1 point perspective exercise
10:35 Break (10 mins)
10:45 2 point perspective exercise(s)
11:15 Experiment with tracing paper/ drawing into perspective ––final drawing ink
11:45 Move to the roof
11:50 Drawing on the roof
12:30 Review and celebrate work (15 mins)
12:45 Visit the modelshop (15 mins)
13:00 Ends
Transferable Skills and Future Careers
TCDT workshops give a chance to develop a range of transferable skills and valuable insight to possible career paths. Some of the career choices our alumni have pursued include; Architecture, Engineering, Fine Art, Jewellery Making, Art Conservation, Glass Working, Theatre Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design – the list is growing!
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply you will need to be 16 – 19 years old during the dates of the workshop.
You should be creative and have an interest in the careers listed above, or similar areas. You should also have good hand-eye coordination.
In your application you should demonstrate a passion for working with your hands.
You must be able to attend every day of the workshop.
Please be sure that you have read our Eligibility Criteria and Applications section at the bottom of the Workshop page before applying.
Course Funding
Our workshops are fully-funded by generous sponsors. Places are limited, therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
There are only 12 spaces available on this workshop. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed, we will close the application process early.
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