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Through the process of ‘instruct’, ‘occupy’ and ‘dominate’, this article delves into the intricate interplay between architecture and its user. Drawing on the concept of architectural drawing as a means of instruction, the first part of the article examines how the architect’s initial plans and drawings instruct the users and shape their understanding of the building. The second part of the article explores the experience of occupying the building and how the user’s perception of the building may change over time, potentially leading to changes in the spaces. Finally, the article examines how the user takes ownership of the building, evolves with it over time and eventually becomes the building. Through a critical examination of these stages, this article seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interrelationship between the architect, the user and the architecture they create as a procedural event. The findings and discoveries of this article will have implications for the future of architectural practice and space-making, potentially influencing the ways in which architects and users approach the creation and occupation of space.