UNIT 5: | AR203 | EXERCISE BOOK
The following exercise questions have been prepared in accordance with the prescribed syllabus of Architectural Drawing & Graphics–II. For systematic learning and progressive development of perspective drawing skills, the exercises are further organised into three sections, progressing from fundamental concepts to advanced architectural applications.
PART I
0NE-POINT PERSPECTIVE
Exercise 01 – Perspective of a Point
Draw the perspective view of a point A situated 20 mm behind the Picture Plane and 15 mm above the Ground Plane. The Station Point is 30 mm in front of the Picture Plane and 40 mm above the Ground Plane, and lies in a Central Plane which is 35 mm to the left of point A.
Exercise 02 – Perspective of a Straight Line
Draw the perspective view of a straight line AB, 60 mm long, parallel to and 10 mm above the Ground Plane and inclined at 15° to PP. End A is 20 mm behind the Picture Plane.
The Station Point is 35 mm in front of the Picture Plane and 45 mm above the Ground Plane and lies in a Central Plane passing through the midpoint of AB.
Exercise 03 – Perspective of a Square Lamina
A square lamina of 40 mm side lies on the Ground Plane. One of its corners touches the Picture Plane and an edge is inclined at 60° to PP.
The Station Point is 40 mm in front of PP and 60 mm above GP and lies in a Central Plane 35 mm to the right of the corner touching PP. Draw the perspective view of the lamina.
Exercise 04 – Perspective of a Square Prism
A square prism having a base side of 40 mm and height of 60 mm rests with its base on the Ground Plane such that one of its rectangular faces is parallel to and 10 mm behind the Picture Plane.
The Station Point is 30 mm in front of PP and 80 mm above the Ground Plane and lies in a Central Plane 45 mm to the right of the centre of the prism. Draw the perspective view.
Exercise 05 – Perspective of a Rectangular Prism
A rectangular prism having a base of 50 mm × 30 mm and height of 55 mm rests with its base on the Ground Plane. A vertical edge is in the Picture Plane and one of the longer edges of its base is inclined at 45° to PP and behind it.
The Station Point is 50 mm in front of PP and 75 mm above the Ground Plane and lies in a Central Plane passing through the centre of the prism. Draw the perspective view.
Exercise 06 – Perspective of a Square Pyramid
A square pyramid having a base side of 40 mm and an axis 50 mm long rests with its base on the Ground Plane such that all the edges of the base are equally inclined to PP. One corner of the base touches the Picture Plane.
The Station Point is 60 mm in front of PP and 80 mm above the Ground Plane and lies in a Central Plane passing through the axis of the pyramid. Draw the perspective view.
Exercise 07 – Perspective of Steps
A model of steps has three steps of 10 mm tread and 10 mm rise. The length of the steps is 60 mm.
The model is placed with the vertical edge of the first step touching PP and its longer edge inclined at 30° to PP. The Station Point is 70 mm in front of PP and 55 mm above the Ground Plane and lies in a Central Plane 30 mm to the right of the vertical edge touching PP. Draw the perspective view.
Exercise 08 – Perspective of a Shed
Draw the perspective view of the shed whose top and side views are given. The roof of the shed is inclined at 30° to the Ground Plane. The horizontal long edges of the shed are inclined at 45° to PP.
One of the vertical edges of the wall touches the Picture Plane and is 2.6 m to the left of the Central Plane. The Station Point is 9 m in front of PP and 6.5 m above the Ground Plane. The height and width of the door are 2.2 m and 1.4 m, respectively.
Exercise 09 – Combination of Square Prism and Square Pyramid
A square prism having a base side of 40 mm and height of 20 mm rests with its base on the Ground Plane such that one of its rectangular faces is in the Picture Plane.
A square pyramid of height 30 mm is placed centrally on top of the prism such that the four corners of the base of the pyramid touch the midpoints of the edges of the top face of the prism.
The Station Point is 80 mm in front of the Picture Plane and 60 mm above GP and lies in a Central Plane 55 mm to the right of the axes of the solids. Draw the perspective view of the combination of solids.
Exercise 10 – One-Point Perspective of a Furnished Drawing Room
Prepare a one-point perspective of a furnished Drawing Room measuring 5.0 m × 4.0 m with a clear height of 3.2 m. The room is 4.0 m wide and 5.0 m deep. The observer is positioned approximately at the centre of the room, facing the 4.0 m wide opposite wall. Take the eye level at 1.50 m above the finished floor level.
Provide the following architectural elements and furniture:
- Entrance door: 1.0 m × 2.1 m, located on one of the side walls.
- Window: 1.8 m × 1.5 m, with a sill level of 0.75 m, located on the opposite wall.
- Three-seater sofa: approximately 2.1 m × 0.85 m.
- Two single-seater chairs: approximately 0.80 m × 0.80 m each.
- Centre table: approximately 1.2 m × 0.60 m × 0.45 m high.
- TV/display unit: approximately 1.8 m wide × 0.45 m deep.
- Floor rug/carpet: approximately 2.4 m × 1.8 m within the seating area.
PART II – TWO-POINT PERSPECTIVE
B.Arch. II Year / III Semester | Odd Semester 2026–27
Exercise Problems
Problem 1 – Three-Step Block
Draw the two-point perspective of a three-step block having an overall length of 60 mm, width of 45 mm and total height of 45 mm. Each step has a tread of 20 mm and a riser of 15 mm. One front vertical edge touches PP and the longer direction is inclined at 30° to PP. The Station Point is 80 mm in front of PP and 60 mm above GP.
Problem 2 – L-Shaped Solid
Draw the two-point perspective of an L-shaped solid formed from a rectangular block 60 mm × 45 mm × 35 mm high by removing a 30 mm × 20 mm portion from one corner of the plan. One outer vertical edge touches PP. The 60 mm side is inclined at 30° to PP. The Station Point is 85 mm in front of PP and 65 mm above GP.
Problem 3 – Two Rectangular Blocks of Different Heights
Draw the two-point perspective of a base block 70 mm × 45 mm × 20 mm high carrying a second rectangular block 35 mm × 25 mm × 30 mm high centrally on its top surface. One vertical edge of the lower block touches PP. The 70 mm side is inclined at 30° to PP. The Station Point is 90 mm in front of PP and 65 mm above GP.
Problem 4 – Rectangular Block with Recessed Opening
Draw the two-point perspective of a rectangular block 70 mm × 40 mm × 50 mm high having a centrally located rectangular recess on its longer face. The recess is 20 mm wide × 25 mm high × 10 mm deep. One vertical edge touches PP. The longer side is inclined at 30° to PP. The Station Point is 80 mm in front of PP and 60 mm above GP.
Problem 5 – Rectangular Base with Vertical Cylinder
Draw the two-point perspective of a rectangular base 60 mm × 45 mm × 20 mm high supporting a vertical cylinder of 25 mm diameter and 35 mm height, centrally placed on the top surface. The longer side is inclined at 30° to PP. One vertical edge touches PP. The Station Point is 80 mm in front of PP and 60 mm above GP.
Problem 6 – Rectangular Table
Draw the two-point perspective of a rectangular table having a top size of 60 mm × 40 mm, overall height of 45 mm and top thickness of 5 mm. Provide four square legs of 5 mm × 5 mm section at the corners. The longer side is inclined at 30° to PP. One vertical edge touches PP. The Station Point is 80 mm in front of PP and 60 mm above GP.
Problem 7 – Ramp and Steps
Draw the two-point perspective of a rectangular block 70 mm × 40 mm × 35 mm high incorporating a 20 mm wide ramp rising to a platform at 20 mm height and a flight of three steps, each 10 mm high, on the other side to reach the full height of 35 mm. The longer side is inclined at 30° to PP. One vertical edge touches PP. The Station Point is 85 mm in front of PP and 65 mm above GP.
Problem 8 – Block with Top Cut-Out
Draw the two-point perspective of a rectangular block 60 mm × 45 mm × 40 mm high with a cut-out on the top surface measuring 30 mm in length × 20 mm in width × 15 mm in depth, located at one end. The longer side is inclined at 30° to PP. One vertical edge touches PP. The Station Point is 90 mm in front of PP and 60 mm above GP.
Problem 9 – Simple House Exterior
Draw the two-point perspective of a simple single-storey residential exterior. Establish a rectangular building mass in two-point perspective and develop the plinth, entrance door, basic window openings, sill/lintel levels, parapet or simple roof edge and entrance steps. Use a suitable scale and clearly state the assumed building dimensions, observer position and eye level.
Problem 10 – Detailed House Exterior
Prepare a detailed two-point perspective of a residential house exterior using a suitable plan/elevation or instructor-provided drawing. The view should include the principal building masses together with entrance porch/canopy, doors and windows, projections and recesses, parapet/roof elements, steps and other relevant façade details. Add limited context such as paving, vegetation and human figures only after the architectural construction is complete.
PART III – ADVANCED & INNOVATIVE METHODS OF PERSPECTIVE DRAWING
B.Arch. II Year / III Semester | Odd Semester 2026–27
Problem 01 – Three-Point Perspective: Bird’s-Eye View
Draw the three-point perspective of a multi-storey rectangular building viewed from above (Bird’s-Eye View). Establish two horizontal vanishing points VP1 and VP2 and a third vertical vanishing point VP3 below the building. Develop the principal building mass and add a few simple architectural features such as window bands, parapet and entrance projection.
Problem 02 – Three-Point Perspective: Worm’s-Eye View
Draw the three-point perspective of a tall building/tower viewed from below (Worm’s-Eye View). Establish VP1 and VP2 for the two horizontal directions and locate VP3 above the building for the convergence of vertical edges. Add suitable façade divisions and openings after completing the primary building mass.
Problem 03 – Three-Point Perspective of a Cityscape
Prepare a three-point perspective cityscape consisting of approximately 4–5 buildings of different heights and proportions. Include one dominant high-rise or landmark building and arrange the remaining buildings to establish a clear urban composition.
Problem 04 – Perspective by Approximate Method
Prepare the two-point perspective of a simple residential building exterior using the Approximate Method. Establish a suitable Horizon Line and approximate vanishing points according to the selected viewing position. Construct the main building mass first and subsequently develop secondary projections, doors, windows, parapet/roof elements and entrance steps. Limited landscaping and human figures may be added after completing the architectural form.
Problem 05 – Perspective by Diagonal Method
Construct the perspective of an architectural façade, corridor or colonnade consisting of five equal repetitive bays using the Diagonal Method. First establish the initial bay accurately in perspective. Use diagonal construction to determine the successive equal divisions along the receding direction. Complete the composition by developing columns, openings, beams or other repetitive architectural elements.
Problem 06 – Perspective by Grid Method
Prepare the perspective of a simple interior space with furniture using the Grid Method. Prepare or use a measured plan divided into a regular grid. Construct the corresponding perspective grid and transfer the positions of the walls, door/window openings and major furniture elements from the plan onto the perspective grid. The interior may include a table, chairs/sofa, storage unit or other simple furniture appropriate to the selected space.
