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A thoughtful collection of original notes on brickwork patterns and everyday structural forms. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

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brickwork patterns and everyday structural forms — an original illustration — ILLUSTRATED STUDY / 08BRICK & SPAN

FORM / MATERIAL / SPACEA collection in six notes

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Small things, well noticed.

All six notes

01Observe

A brick course

Draw one horizontal row and the joints above it.

02Observe

An arch outline

Sketch the curve and the opening it surrounds.

03Practice

A mortar texture

Compare the visible surface of brick and joint.

04Practice

A wall corner

Follow how the pattern turns a corner.

05Reflect

A facade rhythm

Group repeated openings into a simple diagram.

06Reflect

A wall study page

Keep the whole outline beside one enlarged detail.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a notebook and a soft pencil nearby. This collection begins with brick patterns and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

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