about arthur
ABOUT ME
architecture and urban design
PERSONAL PROJECTS
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
HOUSES ZINES
graphic works
FRENCH CINEMA DAYS
BASTILLE DAY SAN FRANCISCO
FRENCH TALENT USA
MISC.
not so much work
PHOTOGRAPHIE
SAKE BREWING
Zine (n):
pronounced "zeen"A zine is a self-published, non-commercial print work that is typically produced in small, limited batches. Zines are created and bound in many DIY ways. Still, traditionally, editions are easily reproduced—often by crafting an original “master flat,” and then photocopying, folding, and stapling the pages into simple pamphlets.
People who create zines [“zinesters”] are likely to be more motivated by self-expression and artistic passion than by profit: zines are usually inexpensive and sometimes distributed for free or in exchange for other zines, goods, or services.
Moving from Architecture to Urban Design, I lost the habit of practicing small residential scales. During COVID, I started sketching again. And my intuition made me explore house plans and microarchitectures. After compiling a few house concepts, I began to turn it into a small production, adopting the format of a zine series. I like the Zine format because its limited number of pages encourages the communication of a concept through a short series of small, explicit illustrations. I hope it will invite readers to immerse themselves in these cozy and tailored cocoons.