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A 12th-century Scottish monk may have invented modern architectural drawing techniques, new research claims

Archinect

Kinsella says: “This is the earliest evidence we have of a complete visual description of a building including several plans, elevations and sections, but they appear in this strange theological work instead of coming out of building sites. Dr. Karl Kinsella is a lecturer in Medieval Art History at the institution.

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Meteorite by Sotamaa

Archinect

We aimed to showcase the possibilities of wood and digital design and fabrication techniques. One of our goals was to challenge the notion of "phenomenal transparency," which suggests that a building should visually represent its interior. Externally, the project presents itself as a mystical object nestled within the forest.

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Visualizing the World, Visualizing Change

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Neurath was director of the International Foundation of Visual Information and used the Isotype (International System of Typographic Picture Education) system to "teach through the eye." In 1939, Otto Neurath's Modern Man in the Making was released by Alfred A. No wonder one review calls it "the ultimate simplification of reality."

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Abid Javed presents "fluid" cell-like sculptures at London Design Festival

Deezen

Artist Abid Javed will present Soma, an exhibition of amorphous sculptures and furniture informed by molecular biology, at independent gallery Select-Works during the London Design Festival. The designer used a combination of pinch, slab and coil techniques to create the ceramics, which were then fired in a kiln. "My

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One Drawing Winner Visualizes Three Different Outcomes For Hiroshima Sites

Architizer

Yet, while Victoria demonstrates mastery of these techniques, they only tell one part of the story behind the drawing. HF: Could you describe why you gravitated towards these specific illustration techniques? The medium is different, but the general technique remains unchanged.

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Take Our Survey on the Future of Architectural Visualization and Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card!

Architizer

Architectural visualization plays a crucial role in bringing designs to life and communicating ideas effectively. As the industry continues to evolve, it is important to gather insights from professionals like you to understand the present landscape and envision the future of architectural visualization.

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Brunel University presents eight undergraduate design projects

Deezen

Course: MA Design Strategy and Innovation, MA Design and Branding Strategy, Digital Design BSc and Visual Effects and Motion Graphics BSc. It extensively presents and analyses famous and emerging brands, brand trends and brand models. Brunel University. Institution: Brunel University. School: Brunel Design School.

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