Body, space and architectural drawing

Abstract

The aim of this article tackles the two main aspects developed within the subject of drawing in teaching architecture: the action and the document produced. In the first instance, the relation between body and architectural drawing infers in the mechanism of spatial production and spatial ideation, considering the corporeality, the haptic perception and the inseparable relation of humans and space. Our main objective is to hold the action of drawing as an essential tool in spatial analysis, both for its representation and for creating new architectural spaces. Hence, our experience expects to emphasize the importance of creativity in the architectural profession, as well as to enhance professionals’ imagination and the role of drawing in this context. For this purpose, the present article incorporates the theoretical critique of two practical exercises carried out in the School of Architecture of Barcelona, one in the subject of Architectural Representation (second year) and another in Barcelona I: Walking Barcelona (fourth year). These exercises are presented as an opportunity for students to develop the relation between body and space through drawing.