Ground Floor Plan 1912

McKim, Mead & White made this 'Ground Floor Plan' around the turn of the century with pencil on linen. You know, there is a certain charm to architectural plans. Look at these fine lines; it feels like peering into an architect’s mind, seeing how they envision space and structure. I wonder what McKim, Mead & White were thinking about when they were drawing this? It's like a dance of precision and vision. I love that this plan is not just about functionality, but also about aesthetics. Notice how the shapes and patterns create a visual rhythm. You can almost feel the weight and texture, like a sculptor shaping clay. It reminds me a little of Piranesi's etchings of prisons – these labyrinthine spaces that hint at the complex realities of human existence. And isn’t that what art is all about? Exploring the depths of our imagination and understanding. I like the way the clean architectural drawing can also be interpreted in other ways, opening up a space of imagination.