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Illustrations of Sacred Spaces Around the World by André Chiote

Romullo Baratto — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Architecture can be understood through many prisms but is often seen solely as the response to material demands - housing, leisure, commerce, etc. But perhaps no space is more emotionally and symbolically loaded than that of sacred spaces. Designing spaces for worship (religious or otherwise) can be one of the most creative and liberating tasks of this profession. These spaces transcend the terrestrial plane of mere material to become part of a universe of subjectivity and faith.

Layers and Lighting: How Top Architects Design Fashion Stores to Turn Heads by Day and Night

Thomas Schielke — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:30:00 +0000

Flagship stores excite both fashion shoppers and designers alike due to their role as visionary laboratories for the latest trends and stimulating retail experiences. Architects have developed various ways to dress haute couture stores, from distinctive icons in the day to seductive night-time images. The images accompanying this article, created by the Portuguese architect and illustrator André Chiote, help to explore the graphic potential of famous brands like Dior, Prada and Tod's. The illustrations clearly reveal the various techniques of playing with diaphanous layers, intimate views inside or the contrast of light and shadow.

André Chiote Reimagines Libraries From Around the World as Minimalist Illustrations

Vladimir Gintoff — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:00:00 +0000

André Chiote’s newest series of illustrations focuses on the unique architectural characteristics of modern and contemporary world libraries. Using the building facades as a starting point, Chiote turns the complex exterior geometries and shadows into more minimalist representations of facilities that include: OMA’s Seattle Public Library, Scmidt Hammer Lassen’s University of Aberdeen New Library, and Dominique Perrault’s National Library of France.

Patterning Iconic Architecture: Andre Chiote Illustrates Surfaces and Textures

Karissa Rosenfield — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Portuguese architect Andre Chiote has shared with us his latest illustration series, this time exploring the graphic potential of surface’s patterns from some of architecture’s most iconic structures.

The World Cup Stadiums of Brazil, In Awesome Illustrations

Rory Stott — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000

In celebration of the Brazil World Cup, architect and illustrator André Chiote has created a series of illustrations featuring the tournament's most iconic stadiums. Comparing the social importance of these stadiums to cathedrals, Chiote believes that "the new architectural objects are landmarks in the cities that will perpetuate in the future as a cultural and social legacy," and there are few better ways to envision this legacy than to treat the structures with his abstracted, colorful aesthetic - in Brazilian green and yellow, of course. Check out the full illustration set after the break.

Giveaway: Andre Chiote Illustrations of Iconic Buildings

Karissa Rosenfield — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

André Chiote, a Portuguese architect renowned for designing illustrations that represent some of architecture’s most iconic buildings, has agreed to give five lucky winners a copy of their favorite print. To participate, browse through Chiote’s collection on his online shop and tell us which illustration you like the best in the comment section below.