Ching Showcase
“Although retired from active teaching, I continue to write, draw, and offer the occasional drawing workshop. While I enjoy using digital technology, I still savor the lyrical feel of a fountain pen nib on paper when drawing on location, from direct observation.”
- Frank D.K. Ching
About
With a career spanning several decades, Francis D.K. Ching has profoundly impacted the world of architecture through both his teaching and his extensive publications. His books have become essential resources for students and professionals alike, celebrated for their clarity, depth, and the integration of visual and textual information. His unique hand-drawn illustrations have set a standard in the architectural community, highlighting the critical role of visual thinking in design.
FRANCIS D.K. CHING had his first book published in 1975 and is now the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, including Building Construction Illustrated, Architectural Graphics, Design Drawing, 3rd Edition, A Global History of Architecture, and Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, all published by Wiley.
Born and raised in Honolulu, he began his teaching career in 1972 at the University of Ohio after several years in professional practice and is currently a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Frank’s writing and illustrating grew from his experience while teaching, and he is now a world-renowned author and architecture educator. His approach to the discipline of hand drawing emphasizes the importance of understanding spatial concepts and the ability to think and visualize in three dimensions.
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See the master at work
Follow Frank as he demonstrates his stunning freehand techniques in a step-by-step manner in the studio and on location.
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