Dorm Room Map

These maps were drawn by Graeme to spatially document his dorm room at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He used them as preliminary research while creating a temporary sculptural intervention in the space for a class assignment. The drawings depict Graeme’s unique interpretation of a room he inhabits for only a brief period […]

Comfort and Happiness

Matias mapped the hidden infrastructure of a small section of Rosario, Argentina — the pipes, fixtures, and systems that quietly sustain everyday life. Rendered in a dense grid of numbers, symbols, and color-coded routes, the map traces what he calls “a network that gives us comfort and happiness,” threading together hot and cold water supplies, […]

Backyard Baseball

Chase sent us this map drawn by his friend Tony Gonzalez. Tony drew it to show the backyard baseball setup he had growing up. Nothing is labeled on the map, but the field is clearly visible towards the bottom. One thing the drawing does make clear is the batter faced the house, a problem every […]

Stairs up to our apartment

At the Baltimore DIY Fest, Ace sat down and drew this map of his apartment. The space was shared at the time with his two roommates, Dustin and Willie. Willie seems to have been the luckiest of the three with his own bathroom.

Office Space

This anonymous frustration map originated in boredom. The creator drew it while waiting thirty minutes for their boss to arrive at a disciplinary meeting. They continue, “this is the third meeting I’ve been asked to attend for minor offenses. I’m convinced my boss is arranging them for his own amusement. It is completely accurate (except […]