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MIT Site Plans and Diagrams

Visualizing Architecture

I also generated a before and after semi-photoreal illustration of the site plan. Plus, I like the visual contrast of the abstract diagrams next to the realistic illustrations of the site. Sometimes, especially with diagrams, shadows can be distracting and impact clarity so I wanted to have both options ready to go.

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OMA's Harajuku Quest center performs an urban balancing act in Tokyo

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Construction has begun on the OMA -designed Harajuku Quest project in Tokyo. The 84,000-square-foot mixed-use scheme will contain commercial and cultural functions set within a building form shaped by two differing urban contexts that interact with the site. Concept diagram. Image credit: OMA Concept diagram.

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Junya Ishigami 'excavates' concrete cave for restaurant and residence in Japan

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Photograph ©︎ YASHIRO PHOTO OFFICE Photograph ©︎ junya.ishigami+associates The scheme’s construction saw the site excavated to shape an inverse volume of the final design. Concrete was then poured in situ and the surrounding earth excavated further to reveal the final form.

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These 8 Video Tutorials Will Help Take Your Axonometric Diagrams to the Next Level

Architizer

Here, the creator shows how to download a 3D model for a part of a city and turn it into an aesthetic plan that can be used to study the site density, add context or understand circulation. Partial isometrics of landscape design can be helpful in highlighting outdoor areas in a larger project or just depicting specific design ideas.

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Aedas-designed Huanggang Skyscraper Redefines the Shenzhen Urban Landscape

aasarchitecture

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and reflecting the regional characteristics, the design is based on the imagery of stacking stones and rivers. The plane design follows a rigorous and symmetrical geometric form. The design has achieved a high assembly rate that optimises construction resources and time.

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Longgang International Art Centre by 10 Design

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The Longgang International Art Centre in Shenzhen is a design proposal that aims to create a new art and performance venue that blends within the civic and cultural quarter in the heart of the city. The building was designed to promote international cultural exchange, positioning Shenzhen into a global reference for art and culture.

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City Lane by 5+design

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Hubei province is the cradle of Chu culture and as such, is a major influence on the project’s design not only with its planning and layout but also in the design of the buildings. Image © 5+design. The Hanyang West Street path will curve across the project to take in the retained historic buildings on the site as it once had.

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