Step into a world of illustrations, hand drafted architectural drawings, and paintings as you uncover the story of a New York City studio apartment. Poché Vol. 1 An East Village Apartment immerses you in a visual journey through rich textures, peculiar objects, and timeless New York City apartment features. This beautifully crafted publication celebrates the art of illustrated interiors and advocates for the return to traditional drawing practices as a way to enrich the designer and the field of interior design. Through a captivating blend of various drawing methods and mediums, Poché Vol. 1 offers a detailed narrative of a place—a 350-square-foot studio that becomes a home amidst the hustle of a new city. More than 100 sketches and architectural drawings are woven into a heartfelt story of settling into your first apartment and embracing the adventure that comes along with it. This book accentuates the beauty of the lived in, the cluttered, and the mundane by using hand drawing as a tool of creative expression and pedagogical change. Take a trip to downtown Manhattan and fall in love with the East Village.