Why you need to Read this #BLOG?

Well! I have been in the same place as you when I started my Architectural
Thesis. I don’t know from Where to start? How to Proceed? How to Compose
Sheets? Or How to Present to the faculties. But gradually I organized data
and I went step by step and BOOM …. Guess What? My Thesis came out so
detailed and Practical; it was nominated for “top best thesis” from my
college. So, I think I can guide you and help you to make
#MOST_STANDOUT_THESIS among your classmates.

BUT! First you need to know the IMPORTANCE

OF YOUR THESIS
• Since you will be fresh graduates after Thesis Semester….. This is the
Foundation Level of your Professional life.
• If you are going to work in any reputed firm or company, Your Thesis is
the #GOLDEN_TICKET.
• If you want to collaborate with other renowned architects in some future
projects, you gonna be judged in this field on basis of your DAMN
THESIS.
• Even in some metro cities if you are going to practice of your own YOU
GONNA BE JUDGED ON YOUR THESIS. So, In this highly competitive
world I think your thesis gives you the TAGLINE that you have to carry
throughout your life as an Architect
• Not only that, it’s again a VIP PASS for your Higher Studies in
Reputed Colleges.

Since NOW you got the IDEA and MY

ATTENTION….
So, let’s cut Short ……
Step by Step Guide how to Approach
#ARCHITECTURAL THESIS
1. (#step_1) Decide what your strong point While Designing. (Urban
design\Social Design\Modern Arch)
2. (#step_2) Select a Topic on basis of your Strong Point; Start thinking
about your design side by side.
3. (#step_3) Search for Thesis online on similar topics and get inspired by
the vast possibilities and numerous opportunities, if your thesis is not
listed online then #LUCKY_YOU, you are going to create History.
4. (#step_4) Collect data and do Research.

• Demographic Study, This will help you to justify the need of the
Project.
• Simple formulae:(If the number of Children is more in a certain area with
less no of school then school is urgently required in that area)
• Land use and Master plan
• Don’t let By Laws and Standards to restrict you. #GO_BEYOND &
DISCOVER
• (But you should be confident enough to convince the jury or faculties)
• Go for Live Case studies rather sitting online looking for easy Case
studies.
• Site Visits; Spent time on your site to understand the nature,
Livelihoods and Living standards.
• Research more for new Technologies and try to incorporate that into
your Design, YOU DON’T WANT YOUR THESIS TO BE OUTDATED
AND BORING.

5. (#step_5) when you are done with your Research and Case studies,
Time to put down your Pencil and set your laptop aside. SKETCH
SKETCH SKETCH.
6. (#step_6)Everything Depends on your Design Development. Try to
have a step by step documentation of your design that will be
#MIRACLE for your THESIS JURY.
7. (#step_7)DESIGN DESIGN AND DESIGN …… Discuss with Thesis
Guides and Refine.
 5. (#step_8) Time to Present onto sheets.

Here, comes the Challenge, If your Design is awesome and you lack in
Sheet Presentation I think you are going to face problems and serious
frustrations So, Try to get inspired by Sheet compositions , Your sheets
gonna speak about your Design and Hardwork.
If this Blog help you. Subscribe me and stay tuned. In my next blog I’m going
to talk about
HOW YOU CAN NAIL YOUR SHEET
PRESENTATION!!!!
I wish to see you there ! HAPPY THESIS

Well sometimes it Happens ! Your Design is a #Masterpiece but you lack in Proper Presentation which cause
Disappointments…..Right?

So ! What to do ??????
Your sheets should speak about your Design and Hardwork.
Come on let me Show you….

Points to remember while Presenting a Sheet

1. SIZE AND ORIENTATION:

Most of the time your professors restrict you to a specific board size and number of boards. If that is the case then you
need to confirm if your boards should be presented in Landscape or Portrait orientation.
FOR EXAMPLE :
 2. LAYOUT :

Now, that you have a base to work on you need start planning the layout of your boards or poster:

• If you are presenting hand drawings then you can do prior planning on one or more
• If you will be presenting CAD drawings, then this might be easier. You can experiment with the actual drawings
on CAD Layout or Photoshop if you will be rendering your project digitally.
• You can use a grid system to organize your drawings. Decide on a unit width, for example, 6cm, then use its
multiples to create unit areas to contain your drawings, like for instance, 12cm for outer frame buffering, 36cm
for main drawings and so.

FOR EXAMPLE :
3. PLACEMENT AND ZONING
Think of the way you would like the viewers to circulate through your presentation, what you would like them to see
first, how they would best understand your project. For example, you may start by brief site analysis, and then move to the
concept statement and its illustrative sketches if needed.

• If your concept is form based you may need to show the form first, before the plan, and then move to the plan to
reveal how the form has functionally worked out.
• If your concept is in the plan itself, then you may move directly to the plan and conclude with the rendered
exterior form as usual.

FOR EXAMPLE :
4. BACKGROUND
It is called “background” for a reason. It should be a platform to feature your drawings as the main focus, clear of any
distractions. Some students use faded renderings of their own projects as background, but this can be seriously diverting.

• White backgrounds are best, as they show the true colors of your project.
• Some opt to use a black background to stand out, however, that doesn’t usually turn out so well. It may cause
halation and strain for sensitive eyes.

FOR EXAMPLE :
5. COLORS

• There is the Black & White or Greyscale presentation where you only show lines with various thickness, in
addition to shade and shadow.
• There is the greyscale presentation with an element of color where you would choose one bright color, for
example, green for landscape and greenery, to contrast with the, generally, achromatic drawings.
• The one color might become two colors revealing different materials like wood or bricks and glass for example.

FOR EXAMPLE :
6. VISUAL HIERARCHY
What is your strongest point, the highlight of your project? Grab the attention from far away with that. There are many
ways to grab the attention to a specific drawing, using color or size.
For example, if the main idea is in your cross-section, you can present it in large scale with full hue colors, against black
and white plan drawings. That is mixing between two of the color presentation techniques mentioned in the previous point
to get emphasis by contrast.
FOR EXAMPLE :

GENERAL TIPS
7) Minimize text on your presentation board. Write a short and concise concept statement and add a very brief explanation,
if needed. Don’t waste your time on composing elongated descriptive text because no one will read it.
8) Replace words, whenever possible, with simple illustrative sketches and figures. After all, a picture is worth a thousand
words. You may use colors and keys to further clarify your illustrations.
9) Use suitable font for your title and text and, preferably, don’t use more than one font type per project. You can vary
between the title, the concept statement, and the labeling by size. Sans Serif fonts like Century Gothic and Helvetica may
be good for headlines; their slick minimalism befits modern high-tech designs.
10) Finally, don’t overdo it.

• Don’t pack your boards with drawings and text at every corner. Leave some breathing space but not too much,
that it would look like a) you couldn’t finish your work, b) you didn’t well plan your boards or c) you haven’t
worked hard enough.
• Don’t overuse colors to the extent that they would become a distraction, but also don’t make your presentation
too light and faded, or it might exhaust they eyes of the viewer and give an impression of weak effort.

REFERENCE

GOOD LUCK!
Well I’m sure this will help you with your UPCOMING JURIES and Subscribe me for more , Next I’m gonna show
you…..
HOW TO MAKE STANDOUT PORTFOLIOS AMONG OTHERS !!!!

See you there 🙂