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7 Ancient Ruins Around The World "Reconstructed" with GIFs

Lindsey Leardi — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:30:00 +0000

Ancient ruins, like the Parthenon and Luxor Temple, can teach us about the past in a unique way. Through architectural remains, we can gather what building techniques and civilizations were like long ago. Even so, ruins can’t compare to the real deal, and historical reconstructions of these architectural wonders are key to a fuller understanding of the cultures that created them. In these GIFs made for Expedia by NeoMam and Thisisrender, seven architectural wonders are reconstructed into their original form, allowing us to see how the ruins visible today developed from the initial structures in all their glory.

These GIFs Compare Cities' Metro Maps to Their Real Life Geography

Rory Stott — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Metro and subway maps can tell us a lot about cities. For example, by comparing metro maps from different cities, you might be able to understand those cities' relative size or level of development. Or, by comparing a metro map to an earlier version from the same city, you can learn about the pace of development being experienced in that city. What these "maps" rarely tell you with any reliability, though, is the actual geography of the city itself.

10 Awesome Sketchup Plugins That Will Up Your Modeling Game (Explained With GIFs)

Nicolás Valencia — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

After the success of its 6th edition in 2007, Sketchup became one of the world's most widely used 3D modeling software products. This is thanks to its intuitive toolbar, interdisciplinary use within the creative industry (not just architects) and having a free version that doesn't use watermarks.

These Mesmerizing GIFs Illustrate the Art of Traditional Japanese Wood Joinery

Patrick Lynch — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000

For centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners, Japanese craftsmen used complex, interlocking joints to connect pieces of wood for structures and beams, helping to create a uniquely Japanese wood aesthetic that can still be seen in the works of modern masters like Shigeru Ban.

How to Create Animated GIFs in Revit

Michael Kilkelly — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:30:00 +0000

This article was originally posted on ArchSmarter.

These Animated GIFs Bring Landmark Buildings to Life (They're Also Pretty Cute)

Katie Watkins — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 06:00:00 +0000

What would some of our favorite buildings do if they could stand up and walk around? From the Leadenhall building to the Petronas Towers and One Central Park, designer and illustrator Michael William Lester has taken 20 architectural landmarks from around the world and brought them to life in a series of animated GIFs.

10 Striking GIFs That Bring Europe's Architectural Landmarks to Life

Nicolás Valencia — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 06:00:00 +0000

Funded through Kickstarter, Luke Shepard’s short film Night Vision is a “visual exploration of European buildings, monuments and landmarks after dark.” The film travels through 36 cities across 21 European countries, “creating image sequences of some of the most awe-inspiring European buildings.”

Shepard has also created a series of GIFs in conjunction with Night Vision, revealing in just a few seconds the beauty of 10 European heritage landmarks, ranging from the Metropolis building in Spain (featured above) to the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Watch How This Blade Uses One Cut to Make a Perfect Corner

José Tomás Franco — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Developed by Andrew Klein, this simple carpentry technique can bring your small-scaled, DIY constructions to new levels.

Klein’s specially designed saw blade has a specific shape that cuts wood without completely breaking it, allowing the board to be folded to form three-dimensional parts with varying uses.

A.L. Crego Transforms 20 Murals into Animated GIFS

Constanza Martínez Gaete — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 06:00:38 +0000

Spanish designer and photographer A.L. Crego has brought street art to life in his latest project, adding movement to murals from the around the world. In order to maintain the original artwork, Crego first photographed the sites and then digitally intervened to convert them into animations.

Satellite Records World’s Largest Urban Art GIF in Rio de Janeiro

Romullo Baratto — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 16:00:28 +0000

The Flamengo landfill in Rio de Janeiro was recently host the world's largest urban art GIF. Created by anonymous artist INSA, the work consisted of a huge floor painting that underwent minor changes recorded by the satellite 430 miles above the earth.

GIFs Turn Architecture Into Animated Art

Vanessa Quirk — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:00:00 +0000

Axel de Stampa has shared with us his awesome series of architecture gifs, Architecture Animée (Animated Architecture), which turn architecture from SANAA, Herzog and de Meuron, MAD Architects and more into amazing, zany gifs. See all nine after the break!