Architectural drawings/ plans

You may need to consult more than one section of Re:cite to accurately represent the source used. Your citation may look different depending on the number of authors it has. Check the frequently asked questions about Chicago A for further advice.


The Chicago Manual of Style does not guidance for citing architectural and plans. The following examples have been adapted from the guidance for citing images (See Manual 14.133 and 14.57) and online resources (See 14.104). Your own citations may look different depending on the context and format of the drawing or plan that you are citing. Check with your lecturer if you are unsure.

Footnote template

Footnote number. Author, Title of Drawing, Drawing/ Plan number and revision number/ letter if provided, (Year, Month Date), URL.

Footnote example

First entry:

6. NADAAA and John Wardle Architects, University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning Locality Plan, Drawing no.AR0100 rev.A, (2014, January 10), http://archive.abp.unimelb.edu.au/objects/pdfs/Post-construction/Drawings/Architectural%20drawings%20-%20as-built/AR-0100-A.pdf.

Second and subsequent entries:

3. NADAA and John Wardle Architects, Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning Locality Plan.

Bibliography

Bibliography template

Author (Surname, Given Name). Title of Drawing. Drawing/Plan number and revision/ letter number if provided. (Year, Month Day). URL.

Bibliography example

NADAAA and John Wardle Architects. University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning Locality Plan. Drawing no.AR0100 rev.A. (2014, January 10). http://archive.abp.unimelb.edu.au/objects/pdfs/Post-construction/Drawings/Architectural%20drawings%20-%20as-built/AR-0100-A.pdf.

Tips for this reference type

  • You must include the revision number or letter (if there is one) and the drawing number. This can be a number or letter after the drawing number (ie. Drawing no.A101 rev. a) or part of the drawing number (ie. Drawing no.A101a)
  • The above examples have been adapted from the guidance for citing images (See Manual 14.133 and 14.57) and online resources (See 14.104). Your own citations may look different depending on the context and format of the drawing or plan that you are citing. Check with your lecturer if you are unsure.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)