If I could restart architecture school, these are the exact things I’d get immediately.
Not everything here is expensive — just the ones that actually make studio life easier, cleaner, and less stressful.
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Your linework will instantly look more professional. I didn’t take this seriously at first… big mistake.
UNI PIN Fineliner Drawing Pen Set 12 Black
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This is the difference between clean work and frustration. Cheap sketchbooks bleed and wrinkle... this one holds ink, pencil, and markers without ruining your work.
A3 Sketch Book - Amazon.co.uk
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No sharpening stress, cleaner lines, and better control. Once you switch, you won’t go back.
M&G 0.5/0.7mm Mechanical Pencils Colorful
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You literally can’t survive studio without this. Borrowing every time is embarrassing and stressful.
Architectural Scale Ruler - Amazon.com
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Regular eraser for precision, kneaded for soft corrections. This combo saves your drawings.
Large Kneaded Eraser (2 Eraser Pack) - Amazon.com
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Especially if your school doesn’t provide space. Makes working anywhere way easier.
Portable Drawing Boards - Amazon.com
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Simple but important... clean edges, better presentation, less mess.
Masking Tape - Amazon.es
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For rendering your drawings and makes your graphics look more alive and better if you know how to use it. You can use YouTube to learn though
Alcohol Markers - Amazon.com
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Adds depth and life to your drawings. Even a small set makes a huge difference.
Neutral Markers - Amazon.com
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If your laptop lags while using CAD or rendering tools, your life becomes harder than it needs to be.
The best laptop for CAD and AutoCAD - Creative Bloq
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Files get big. Very big. Losing your work the night before submission is not an experience you want.
