The Elser Tower MIAMI

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

E11even Residence and Hotel

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Stella Tower NY

pencil, charcoal on canvas, 48 x 36 in, March 20, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

111 W 57th NY

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

1 QPS NY

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Echo Brickell

pencil, charcoal on paper, 26 x 40 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Waldorf Astoria DOWNTOWN MIAMI

pencil, charcoal on paper, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

X Miami

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office) April 2023

Waldorf Astoria Miami (mini)

pencil, charcoal on paper, May 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Walker Tower NY

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Society Las Olas FORT LAUDERDALE

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Mei Miami,

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, April 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Sage Longboat Residence

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 27 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office) April 2023

Waldorf Astoria Miami

pencil, charcoal on wood panel, 48 x 36 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Muse Sunny Isles Beach, FL

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Hotel Thirty Thirty NY

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

173 MacDougal St NY

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

10 Sullivan NY

pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in, 2023

for PMG (PROPERTY MARKETS GROUP Miami Office)

Douglas House, Harbor Springs, Michigan Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024, pencil, charcoal on paper, 40 x 26 in

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this striking rendition of the iconic Douglas House by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier.

Dramatically nestled within a dense forest, the house exemplifies Meier’s signature modernist vocabulary through its crisp white geometric volumes, precise grid of glass facades, strong horizontal lines, and sculptural vertical chimneys. Elena masterfully captures the building’s luminous purity and its harmonious dialogue with the surrounding woodland, using rich tonal shading and meticulous linework to convey both structural clarity and poetic presence.

This original large-scale sketch is part of the permanent collection proudly displayed throughout the halls of the Elser Hotel Brickell in Miami.

Rokko Housing, Kobe, Japan Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this powerful rendition of the iconic Rokko Housing by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando.

Dramatically embedded into the steep slopes of the Rokko Mountains, the complex exemplifies Ando’s masterful use of raw concrete, geometric precision, and profound dialogue with the natural landscape. Elena captures the building’s bold terraced forms, rhythmic structural grid, and the striking contrast between the solid concrete masses and the surrounding lush greenery with exceptional depth and shading.

This original large-scale sketch is part of the permanent collection proudly displayed throughout the halls of the Elser Hotel Brickell in Miami.

Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery), Florence Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this striking rendition of the iconic Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy.

Commissioned in 1560 by Cosimo I de’ Medici, the building was designed by the renowned architect Giorgio Vasari to house the administrative offices of the Florentine state — hence its name “Uffizi,” meaning “offices” in Italian. Vasari’s elegant U-shaped design, graceful colonnades, and refined Mannerist proportions transformed a functional government complex into one of the most influential and harmonious architectural achievements of the Renaissance. Later completed by Bernardo Buontalenti and Alfonso Parigi the Elder, the Uffizi eventually became home to one of the world’s most celebrated art collections.

Through meticulous detail and artistic sensitivity, Elena masterfully captures the timeless grandeur, perfect symmetry, and enduring beauty of Vasari’s landmark design. This powerful sketch is part of the permanent collection displayed throughout the halls of the Elser Hotel Brickell in Miami.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao, Spain Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this powerful rendition of the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry.

Completed in 1997, the museum is celebrated for its revolutionary deconstructivist design — a dramatic cluster of curving titanium-clad forms, tilted volumes, and sculptural shapes that appear to dance and flow along the Nervión River. Elena expertly captures the building’s dynamic energy, intricate panel grid, and bold architectural expression through masterful shading and precise detailing.

This original large-scale sketch is part of the permanent collection proudly displayed throughout the halls of the Elser Hotel Brickell in Miami.

AT&T Building (550 Madison Avenue), New York City Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this striking rendition of the iconic AT&T Building (now 550 Madison Avenue) in New York City by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Philip Johnson.

Completed in 1984, the skyscraper is celebrated as a landmark of postmodern architecture. It masterfully blends modernist rigor with playful classical references — most notably its dramatic broken pediment “Chippendale” top, rhythmic grid of windows, and grand arched entrance. Elena captures the building’s monumental presence and architectural wit with exceptional precision and rich tonal shading. A whimsical hot air balloon in the sky adds a delightful sense of scale and lightness to the composition.

This original large-scale sketch is part of the permanent collection proudly displayed throughout the halls of the Elser Hotel Brickell in Miami.

Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this powerful rendition of the iconic Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco by architect William Pereira.

Completed in 1972, the 853-foot-tall skyscraper is celebrated for its bold pyramidal form — a dramatic tapered silhouette that narrows to a sharp spire, rising above the dense downtown skyline. Elena masterfully captures the building’s striking geometry, the intricate truss-like structural base, rhythmic horizontal banding, and the dynamic energy of the composition, emphasized by radiating lines in the sky that convey vertical thrust and monumentality.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, Miami Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, EK created this powerful rendition of the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences in Miami — a landmark PMG project.

Developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) in collaboration with Greybrook Realty Partners, S2 Development, and Mohari Hospitality, the supertall tower was designed by renowned Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott (design architect) in collaboration with Sieger Suarez Architects (architect of record). Rising as Miami’s first supertall skyscraper along the waterfront, the building features a bold, sculptural composition of stacked, offset glass cubes with a rhythmic grid facade.

Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this breathtaking rendition of the legendary Mont Saint-Michel.

When Elena was traveling in France, Mont Saint-Michel was her favorite place to visit, and she was very inspired by its timeless beauty, spiritual atmosphere, and dramatic tidal setting. Rising dramatically from the tidal bay in Normandy, this iconic medieval abbey and fortified island village is a masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, built over nearly eight centuries by generations of Benedictine monks, architects, and artisans. The sketch vividly portrays the majestic silhouette crowned by its soaring spire, the intricate layers of stone buildings and ramparts cascading down the rocky mount, and its ethereal, dreamlike presence reflected in the surrounding waters.

This original large-scale sketch is part of the permanent collection proudly displayed throughout the halls of the Elser Hotel Brickell in Miami.

Hotel Il Palazzo, Fukuoka, Japan Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this precise rendition of the Hotel Il Palazzo in Fukuoka, Japan, designed by her favorite architect, Aldo Rossi.

Elena has long been profoundly inspired by Rossi’s rationalist philosophy, his masterful use of archetypal forms, and the quiet, timeless monumentality that defines his work. Completed in 1989, the hotel features a symmetrical, multi-story facade with a rhythmic grid of open colonnades and loggias across its upper floors, a robust brick-and-stone base with a central staircase leading to the entrance, and flanking pavilions each pierced by a distinctive circular oculus window. The clean lines, repetitive structural elements, and balanced proportions embody Rossi’s deep engagement with architectural typology and collective memory.

This original large-scale sketch is part of the permanent collection proudly displayed throughout the halls of the Elser Hotel Brickell in Miami.

The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe), London Architectural Sketch by Elena Kochetkova, 2024

In 2024, as part of her acclaimed series of large-scale sketches celebrating the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, Elena Kochetkova created this striking rendition of the iconic The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) in London by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Norman Foster of Foster + Partners.

Completed in 2004, the 41-storey tower is celebrated for its elegant bullet-shaped form and groundbreaking diagrid structure, which produces a dramatic spiraling diamond pattern across its glass façade. Elena beautifully captures the building’s futuristic presence rising dramatically above traditional London rooftops and trees, while a charming figure walking with an umbrella in the foreground adds a delightful sense of human scale.