The drawing board is both the location where documentation occurs and the actual document itself. On this board is all of the information pertaining to my understanding of the site and its condition. Included are: a sun path diagram, a wind rose, the shadows created at various times of the year, a map of the garage as it relates to Capitol Park, a map of the garage as it related to Third Street, photos and sketches from various viewpoints, a plan of the garage, elevations of the garage, a description of the garage as it is, and a list of my aspirations for what the garage can be.
All of this information has been used to inform my design thus far. In order to use the drawing board to its fullest potential, though, we must also allow our design to "inform" the board. There should be a two way dialogue between the board and the design; each should inform and build upon the other. Where there is clear communication between the documentation and the design, good architecture is sure to follow.
The drawing board as not just a beginning or an end, but an essential tool to follow you on your design journey. Going "back to the drawing board" doesn't have to mean starting over, it can be a continuous exercise in reminding yourself of the past and the future. My advice to you? Keep going back to the drawing board.
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