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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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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." Venice and its Lagoon is one of ten sites in the book, each one on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What does the book reveal about the modern world?

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7 Top AI Tools for Generating Smart Architectural Plans

Architizer

Architizer’s Tech Directory is a database of tech tools for architects — from the latest generative design and AI to rendering and visualization , 3D modeling , project management and many more. Architects can use the software to ask questions about their site by simply typing a few words into a search bar.

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View Corridors

SW Oregon Architect

They are meant to preserve visual connections between key landmarks, natural features, or other important elements of a cityscape. This can contribute to the overall visual experience of a city and enhance its attractiveness. Vancouver view corridor diagram. Vancouver view corridor B.2. What about Eugene?

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MAD Architects unveils Nanhai Art Center

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MAD Architects unveiled the design for the Nanhai Art Center in Foshan City, Guangdong, which covers a total site area of 59,445 square meters and includes three major functions: the Grand Theatre, the Museum, and the Sports Center. The design intends to build a spiritual field by creating a coherent visual axis to the lake.

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Tile, Texas Stone, and Concrete Rule in This Soaring Houston Home

Dwell

She wanted a house that felt private from the street but visually and physically connected to the backyard. This siting allowed for a passive orientation where window walls face north and exposure to the south and west is minimal. A two-story volume fills the center of the home with warm, southern light.

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Summit School by CAZA

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Image © CAZA On each level of the campus, CAZA designed a series of vertically networked green spaces that visually expand the School’s important central garden throughout the vertical campus. Site Plan These green spaces also function as pedagogical tools.

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