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How to Choose Drawing Pens
Line weights, ink types and what actually matters when picking pens for architectural work.
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Guides from the supply room.
Practical advice, written by people who spend their days advising architecture students, lecturers and studios. We don't just stock supplies — we help you use them well.
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Essential Tools Every Architecture Student Needs
The definitive first-year kit — pencils, rulers, sketchbook and everything in between.
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How to Build Better Models
Cutting technique, glue choice and the small habits that make models look professional.
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Choosing the Right Mounting Board
Weights, colors, and when to reach for foam board instead.
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The Difference Between Technical Pens
Fineliners, drafting pens and refillable rapidographs — what to use, when.
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Model Making Tips from the Studio
Field-tested tricks for clean cuts, straight edges and durable joints.
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Architectural Presentation Tips
How to compose a board that reads clearly to a jury from three metres away.
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Setting Up a Small Studio at Home
The essentials of a workspace that actually supports design work.
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