ABSTRACT
In all disciplines, creativity and originality are underpinned by a considered understanding of what people have done before. Understanding comes from analysis. Topographical analysis involves recognising potential for place-making in the landscape. In analysing topography, one is seeking to recognise and understand the intrinsic architecture of the setting and provoke ideas for amendment and intervention. In storytelling, there is a common form referred to as Aristotle’s Arc of Narrative. Usually this has five stages: the introduction of the mission; engagement in the mission; apparent approach to achievement of the mission; a major reversal that threatens success; and finally, resolution in successful completion of the mission. The most amenable medium in which to explore and learn the language of the architecture is drawing. Drawing is the mediating medium for the architecture. It is the most appropriate medium for analysing architecture too.
