Detailed Pencil Portrait Drawings of Buildings and Houses

A finely-detailed pencil sketch of the Keogh Barracks Combined Mess, located at Ash Vale, Surrey, England. A symmetrical red-brick military building. Two slightly projecting wings flank a central block with a columned entrance porch and decorative fan-light. Rows of sash windows span the ground and first floors, while smaller dormer windows dot the steep slate roof. Three tall chimney stacks punctuate the roofline.

Pencil drawing depicting a juxtaposition of classical and modern architecture in the heart of London. The foreground features the Royal Exchange, an iconic neoclassical building with Corinthian columns, intricate stone carvings, and a triangular pediment inscribed with “ANNO ELIZABETHAE R XIII”. To the left, another classical building frames the scene, while in the background stands the modern glass skyscraper 22 Bishopsgate, one of the tallest buildings in the City of London. The drawing captures the contrast between the ornate historic architecture and the sleek lines of contemporary design, set along a quiet, curved street.

This is a finely-rendered pencil drawing of The Grange Spa, a striking Victorian country house located in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The building showcases traditional features such as tall chimneys, gabled roofs, bay windows, and ornate brickwork. On the left side, a large glass conservatory structure has been sympathetically added, maintaining the character of the original architecture. Mature trees form a leafy backdrop, lending the composition a peaceful and elegant rural setting. The drawing captures both the grandeur and warmth of this distinctive English property.

This pencil drawing portrays the distinctive glass-fronted façade of the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, London. The architectural contrast is striking—modern vertical glass panels dominate the central section, reflecting surrounding buildings with sharp clarity, while two symmetrical wings on either side retain traditional stone cladding and Georgian-style windows. Large vertical banners bearing the hotel’s branding hang between the tall glass columns, giving the building a sleek, contemporary identity. The clean white background draws full attention to the precise architectural detail and reflective textures captured in the drawing

This pencil drawing depicts St Mary’s Church in Yate, South Gloucestershire. The artwork focuses on the church’s west tower, a square stone structure with battlements, lancet windows, a clock face, and a flagpole topped with a weather vane. Below the tower, a large arched window with delicate tracery sits above the entrance doorway. The path leading up to the church is flanked by gravestones, shrubs, and a large conifer. On the left, a traditional welcome signboard and a vintage-style lamp post enhance the charm of this historic site. The drawing captures the peaceful, timeless essence of a typical English parish church

Pencil drawing captures a charming detached cottage, likely located in a rural part of England. The property features a steeply pitched tiled roof with twin chimneys, whitewashed exterior walls, and a mix of rectangular and leaded bay windows. A modest single-storey extension with a pitched roof is visible on the right. In the foreground, well-tended shrubs, a manicured hedge, and a distinctive ornamental tree enhance the quaint countryside feel. Tall conifers rise in the background, suggesting a private, secluded garden setting. The drawing conveys warmth, simplicity, and traditional English character

Pencil drawing shows a modest two-storey semi-detached house built in traditional English post-war style, likely from the mid-20th century. Constructed from uniform red brick, the house features a pitched tiled roof, central chimney stack, and rectangular uPVC windows. A simple front door with a semi-circular fanlight is numbered “32”. A well-kept hedge and tidy gravel patch sit in front of the property. The perspective captures the corner view of the house, showing a shared side wall and a covered passage leading to the rear. The style and layout are typical of British suburban housing estates

This pencil drawing showcases the soaring twin towers of One Nine Elms, a modern mixed-use development in the Nine Elms district of London. The image is drawn from a low perspective, emphasising the dramatic height and sleek geometry of the buildings. Both towers feature sharply defined vertical lines and a grid of windows, typical of contemporary high-rise architecture. In the background, the rounded form of the Sky Gardens tower is partially visible. The base of the structures displays cladding panels and commercial frontages, hinting at the development’s residential and retail functions. The drawing captures the bold and modern character of London’s evolving skyline