BINST ARCHITECTS has asked me to collaborate on their 1st comic, which is part of their newest book ‘UNTITLED’. For a year, I dedicated myself to illustrating a 48-page comic-section working closely with Sven van Loon - architect of the narrative.
Luc Binst (CEO of BINST ARCHITECTS) provided editorial guidance. His life and work was the main source of inspiration for the comic.
Luc Binst (CEO of BINST ARCHITECTS) provided editorial guidance. His life and work was the main source of inspiration for the comic.
Centered on characters affiliated with BINST ARCHITECTS, the narrative unfolds as a thrilling race against time. Embedded within the adventure are imaginative presentations of several of BINST ARCHITECTS pivotal projects, seamlessly integrated into the comic's pages.
This comic serves as a vital component of the book, injecting a whimsical and humorous dimension into the monumental 1376-page book that looks back at the firm's rich 50-year history, but more importantly, looks forward to the future.
More info about the book and BINST ARCHITECTS can be found on their website.
More info about the book and BINST ARCHITECTS can be found on their website.
Spreads/Samples
Process
outline
line-art
greyscale
color and word balloons
The approach to creating the pages of this comic was unconventional. Instead of following the typical text-first approach, we began by identifying key shots and overarching story elements. This first phase involved sketching quick outlines accompanied by key phrases to effectively capture the story.
Hereafter, I drew the pages sequentially: I worked on line detail, switched to grayscale, converted to monochrome, and finally added lettering. Occasional adjustments were necessary, especially when aligning with BINST ARCHITECTS script and story.
Timelapse
A timelapse montage of working on a very intense spread of the comic book.
References and 3D-base-design provided by BINST ARCHITECTS.
References and 3D-base-design provided by BINST ARCHITECTS.
