![]() ![]() Or you can enter the postcode: E1 6JJ (you should write your site’s address down somewhere so you can easily access it without having to try find it each time).Īfter entering the Ordnance Survey Roam tool and enteringthe postcode this is what your screen should look like. Our chosen building for this exercise is: The first thing you want to do is get logged into Digimap and find Shoreditch. In your project, the site might not be an occupied space, so to workaround this, either choose the neighbouring building’s address or locate your site using a unique landmark you can recognise. For this map, we’ll be looking at Shoreditch and using a random building as our ‘site’. The Processīy now, you must want to get stuck in and create your map. You could hand-draw and scan in your map and edit it further using these software and it would still work fine. ![]() If you want to see an alternative method, tell us in the comments after this article. This doesn't mean you can't use Adobe Photoshop, or other drawing software to create your maps. If you aren’t familiar with it yet, visit our page about ‘Getting Started: ' 10 Essential Tools to Master in Adobe Illustrator’.Ī vector map gives a clean, minimal outcome and Illustrator is preferred over Photoshop because you can edit the exported Digimap as well as edit colours and add text easily. Illustrator is the obvious choice for creating a vector map. This can be useful later on in the project when you havedesigned your building and want to place a plan view back on site as a plan ora rendered image. It lets you select your area and export as a high-quality image. ![]() The quality of Google Maps isn’t extraordinary but if youdid want to use a satellite image as a plan view, we’d recommend downloadingGoogle Earth. We love using Digimap to create maps, site plans etc. Maps will undoubtedly be featured towards the start of your portfolio, so presentation is key because it builds an impression.įor most architecture students across the UK, there will bea large collection of resources available to you through your university, andmost of the time some websites allow for university logins so that you canaccess materials for free. It is essential that you use good quality maps or images because you don’t want your work coming across as something put together in five minutes. The tools used when creating a map are just as important as the thought process behind it. ![]() The size of your site in relation to the page.The amount of surrounding information you wantto show.We believe there are 3 important factors when deciding the scale of a map you want to create and eventually present. But how canyou figure out what the best option is? Beingable to understand this language and training your eye to figure out the sizeof an area on a large scale is a key skill. Your map doesn’t need to be in the exact style we show you and can be as detailed or minimal as you wish.įor architects, scale becomes an industry standard. Look out for more resources and examples of maps we love at the end. The process for creating maps isn't too long and once you get the hang of it, it'll be easier each time. The site and its surroundings are an extremely important feature of the project and can affect the overall design of the building. These methods can be used with other software or even by hand (if you’re going for that effect) and are fully customisable.Īt the start of any project, you’re either given a site or offered to choose on for yourself. This article will show you the exact tools, skills and process of creating simple vector maps in Adobe Illustrator. We've all struggled with creating maps at some point in time. ![]()
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