Description

Architectural illustration can make buildings feel playful, memorable and human. It sits between drawing, storytelling, place and character.

Stephen Drew speaks with Augustine Coll about architectural illustration, turning buildings into characters, AI, animation, creative routes and how illustrators can build a recognisable voice around the built environment.

The conversation covers:

• How architectural illustration can bring buildings and places to life
• Why playfulness and character matter in visual storytelling
• How AI affects illustration without replacing creative judgement
• What animation can add to an architectural illustration practice
• How creative professionals can build attention around their work

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to frames, facades and architectural illustration
• 04:41 Playfulness, buildings as characters and visual storytelling
• 10:19 Drawing places, cemeteries and characterful architecture
• 15:01 AI, illustration and what creative tools can and cannot replace
• 22:18 Animation, the Ignite development scheme and new creative routes
• 28:22 Audience questions, Architecture Social and industry chat
• 33:52 Closing thanks and final notes