DESIGNING A LIVE & WORK BUILDING FOR A PRINTMAKER

by Rima Almesri

A printmaker creates artwork by printing, normally on paper. The process can produce multiple prints of the same piece. Printmaking is believed to have originated as early as the 1st century AD during China’s Han Dynasty, and since its start, the medium’s ability to reproduce images and create unique visual qualities has influenced everyone, from book publishers to graphic designers. There are different techniques of Printmaking, but the printmaker I am designing for will be using etching, woodcut and lino printing. The printmaker will be using organic materials and he will produce his own recycled paper to print on it and create his artwork. The printmaker will have a workshop for anyone who wants to create his own prints. He will also have a Gallery to display his work and costumers could purchase his art. There will be a small place to live in with his small family.