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10 Exemplary Ways to Represent Architectonic Construction Details

Fabian Dejtiar — Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

The visual presentation of a project, which architects are responsible for, must effectively communicate and analyze the organization of the project's material elements. This essential creative process allows those involved to effectively identify and even modify key aspects and components of the building during all phases of its conception.

Iconic American Buildings Re-Envisioned in the Gothic Revival Style

Vasundhra Aggarwal — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:00:00 +0000

With its intricate ornamentation and complex ribbed vaulting, Gothic architecture introduced a slenderness and exuberance that was not seen before in medieval Europe. Epitomized by pointed arches, flying buttresses, and tall spires, Gothic structures were easily identifiable as they reached new heights not previously achievable, creating enigmatic interior atmospheres.

13 Instagram Accounts That Showcase the Diversity of Facades Around the World

Fernanda Castro — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:30:00 +0000

In recent years, social media (especially Instagram) has become an extremely important tool in the field of architecture. Instagram has become the go-to visual platform for showcasing a wide variety of architectural typologies and styles, city views, and stunning edifices that often go unnoticed. While these buildings may seem ordinary to the everyday passerby, they become objects of art for not only architects but those who stop to take notice of their design.

Which Cities Have the Most High-Rises?

Collin Abdallah — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:00:00 +0000

The downtown skyline of a city is perhaps its most symbolic feature. The iconic cityscapes that we know and love are typically formed by skyscrapers, but much of the surrounding context is made up of other high-rise buildings. Yes, there is a difference between a skyscraper and a high-rise. Research company Emporis defines a high-rise as a building at least 35 meters (115 feet) or 12 stories tall. These high-rise buildings play a major role in the more sprawled urban context of larger cities today.

9 Homes With Indoor/Outdoor Spaces for All the Summer Vibes

Collin Abdallah — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 08:00:00 +0000

For many, summer brings a sharp increase in time spent outdoors. Whether that be a dip in the pool after a long day at work or a casual stroll to the office, the summer months are best enjoyed outside. Admittedly, there are times when the summer heat can be too intense, and A/C is needed, but why not enjoy the great outdoors while you're at it?

4 Best Instagram Hashtags To Follow If You Want to See Great Architecture

Amanda Pimenta — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

The hashtag officially became part of the Oxford English Dictionary in 2014, and whether you tend to use them or not, they are a pretty unavoidable internet tool that helps users connect related internet content. Maybe you’re hashtagging photos to get featured on a certain account or to poke some fun at yourself (see Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon)? But serious ArchDaily readers have been using “#” to group beautiful photographs of architecture for the better part of a decade. When Instagram announced that it was possible to follow hashtags, die-hard taggers found a way to discover and like new content without actively seeking it out.

Edible Architecture Formed from Chocolate Using 3D Printed Moulds

Ella Thorns — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Universal Favourite have developed a range of modular chocolates Complementary that are formed in 3D printed moulds to satisfy any architect with a sweet tooth. The architectural forms have been developed to establish a connection between the two pieces to be eaten as one, complementing one and other.

What Does Your Choice of Pen Say About You?

Ella Thorns — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:30:00 +0000

Architects are people of great taste, who enjoy the finer things in life – especially when it comes to pens. The saying goes: ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’, but inevitably we find ourselves judging an architect by their choice of pen. It’s easy to do when your colleague decides to grab the nearest biro to sketch a quick diagram, leaving you to squirm as you sit and watch it indent the paper.

Federico Babina's IKONICITY Takes You Around The World In 21 Illustrations

Lindsey Leardi — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

The clever Italian artist, Federico Babina is at it again, and this time he's taking us around the world in 21 animated illustrations. Hear the ringing of Big Ben, sirens in New York, seagulls of Amsterdam, and Havana drums as you find yourself adding to your travel bucket list. You'll have to watch this animation more than once to catch all of the details Babina captures about an entire city culture in one illustration. Or view each illustration individually below.

Cities Intricately Captured in Thin Line Illustrations

Samantha Buckley — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 08:01:00 +0000

Architect and illustrator, Marta Vilarinho de Freitas has yet again enchanted us with her intricate drawings of cities in thin-line-pen on paper. The Portuguese architect has been exercising her passion in drawing through a series of drawings entitled, Cities and Memory - the Architecture and the City.

Check Out the Dazzling Pumpkin Architecture at New York's Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Patrick Lynch — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:20:00 +0000

In the US, pumpkins are the ultimate symbol of fall – from autumn holiday centerpieces to Thanksgiving pies to those infamous spiced lattes, the loveable gourd is near inescapable the time October rolls around. But using carved pumpkins as a building material? Now that is the sign of a true Halloween fanatic.

Stellar Drawings Selected as Winners of WAF's Inaugural Architecture Drawing Prize

Patrick Lynch — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:00:00 +0000

The World Architecture Festival, with co-curators Make Architects and the Sir John Soane’s Museum, has announced the winner of the their inaugural Architecture Drawing Prize, established to recognize the “continuing importance of hand drawing, whilst also embracing the creative use of digitally produced renderings.”

The 80 Best Architecture Drawings of 2017 (So Far)

AAA — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

When it comes to forms of architectural representation, there is no method more expressive or foundational than the drawing. The series of decisions—drawing utensil, paper type, line style, hand versus digital—combined with the choices of what an architect includes (or excludes) in their drawings reveal the true intentions behind the design of a project in perhaps the noblest and purest fashion.

In previous years, we've published round-ups of our favorite images from our database of selected projects (which we will do again this winter!), but this year, we wanted to do something a little different to engage with our community: we asked our readers to submit their own best drawings. The response was overwhelming – we received more than 1200 drawings from our network of readers across the globe, ranging from atmospheric perspectives to interpretive sketches to highly-technical sections.

From those submissions, the ArchDaily team has selected 80 of our favorites, organized into 7 categories: Visualizations, Axonometric - Isometric, Sections, Collages, Context, Sketches and Plans.

Check them out, below.

30 Graphs and Charts to Boost Your Visual Presentations

Fabian Dejtiar — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Communicating ideas through imagery are central to the design process. In client presentations, site visits, or public exhibitions, we are required to represent important aspects clearly to the receiver, who is often not an architect. Furthermore, producing detailed architectural drawings can allow us to identify and modify certain aspects of the design.

A Selection of Impressive Perspective Sections

Begoña Uribe — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:00:00 +0000

The perspective section is an increasingly popular form of architectural representation, one that is most commonly used in architectural competitions since it allows a technical drawing to be mixed with an image, a section which allows one to easily express the qualities of the space designed in a two-dimensional drawing. Below, we have put together a selection of impressive perspective sections ranging from a realistic aesthetic to a line drawing by hand.

Power to the Bower: A Bird’s Architectural Method of Seduction

Osman Bari — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000

The mating ritual of the bowerbird is an exercise in an architectural method of seduction, through the construction of bowers.

The Best Architecture Drawings of 2016

Fernanda Castro — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:30:00 +0000

Designing and building a project is a challenge in itself. However, once the project is complete there are also challenges in expressing the project so that it can be understood by a new audience. This is especially true in digital media, where online readers don't necessarily spend the same time reading an article as in print media. Drawings and all new forms of visual representation – such as animated Gifs – play an important role in the project's understanding.

Archibeans Comic Grants a Light-Hearted Glimpse into Life as an Architecture Student

Eric Oh — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:00:09 +0000

Born from the collaboration of illustrator EvilHairDay and blogger The Angry Architect, Archibeans is a look into the daily trials of architecture students with a touch of humor. Whether it's all-nighters, overdoses of caffeine, random bursts of inspiration or crushing final reviews, Archibeans shows that we’ve all been there and offers a laugh at our own expense.