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Pictorial Space | Architectural Drawing
Posted by BenzuJK in Architectural Drawing on September 22, 2011
Understanding Pictorial Space – II
An analytical drawing of spatial symbols clues which indicate distance and depth in our perception of form.
The primary visual cues which aid our perception of Depth:
- Binocular Vision
- Motion Parallax
Our eyes are overlapping fields of view and Stereoscopic Depth Vision.
The pictorial images created by graphic displays have to depend totally upon secondary cues to depth.
Depth is created by –
- Relative apparent size – Linear perspective objects become smaller as they are far away.
- Light and shadow
- Atmospheric haze (Ariel perspective)
- Overlap – most potent secondary cue to depth
Understanding Pictorial Space - II
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Understanding Pictorial Space | Architectural Drawing
Posted by BenzuJK in Architectural Drawing on September 19, 2011
Pictorial Space | Secondary cues to Depth
The aim of this drawing is to translate analytically an object into differing perceptions responding to four of the secondary depth cues.
- Relative apparent size – (Linear perspective) objects become smaller as they moveaway.
- Light and shadow
- Atmospheric Haze (Darker frontal tones to lighter variations in the background – through values/ or dotting technique)
- Overlap – contour drawing – boundaries
- Design and draw a series of black and white bands on a sheet of paper with different thicknesses and widths.
- Crush the sheet into a paper ball
- Partially open up the paper ball into free standing mass of lines, form and space.
- Place it under a strong light and draw four sketches
The image below is an example of the Exercise for understanding the concept of Pictorial Space.
Pictorial space | Architectural Drawing
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Perceptual Space | Architectural Drawing
Posted by BenzuJK in Architectural Drawing on August 29, 2011
Perception of Space | Architectural Drawing and Design
Tactile Sensations
The need to develop an awareness through graphics of the “Form of Space” as an element vital in itself.
A whole series of perceptual overlays – Architectural space. Day/night; seasonal cycles; Light/Dark; Moon; Artificial light; Warm/Cold; pressure.
Much of our understanding of environment is experienced through the sense of touch/ TACTILE/ yet we are not aware of it very much. A little awareness will help.
Perceptual Space | Tactile Sensations
EXERCISE
The primary aim of this exercise is to experience tactile sensations and be able to use it in spatial design.
Our bodily contact with the edges of space is central to our awareness of ourselves and spatial location.
As designers of environment, we should base future man made spaces upon some understanding of its contribution to the experience of others.
Visual as well as kinaesthetic space.
- Use a Comic Strip Format
(Compile a tactile space diary in a sequence based upon a consciously experienced chain of touch sensations within one room).
- To Catalog in words and diagrams the varieties of SURFACES and TEXTURES encountered by our preselected extremeties of your body during a short period of time.
Introduction to Architecture | Era of New Architectural Styles
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on July 26, 2011
Introduction to Architecture | Architecture Style of the 21st Century
What is Architecture??
“Arch”- a form of construction and “tecture”- the surface of the structure.
Architecture is defined as designing the structures with respect to their interiors, exteriors and also the surroundings of the structure. It is considered as a form of art and science.
People who have the creative ability of imagination and then transforming it into concepts go for Architecture. If along with creative genius, a person is coupled with the technical aspects of construction, any kind of design made by such an Architect could be very well and easily be executed since the Architect himself would understand the technicalities involved in the execution of a specific design.
Parthenon, Athens
Architects give a certain feel to the space depending on what structure it is. Their understanding of architectural factors such as mass, texture, use of colours, use of appropriate materials, play of light and shadow in the interiors to create illusion etc.
Two major goals are to be accomplished in Architecture:
- Functional aspect
- Aesthetic aspect
That is, along with structure being functional, the structure also has to be aesthetically appealing which would make the people want to appreciate the structure.
If we study the history of Architecture, we will see that a lot of architectural styles flourished in different parts of the world and were then modified with the changing lifestyles of the people.
Some architectural styles were plan specific, some were elevation specific, some flourished because of the available materials in that particular era etc.
It is very crucial for Architecture students, Architects and all the designers to understand and feel the essence of real Architecture.
Architecture is not just designing buildings, it is an art of integrating the design of buildings with its surroundings which would include its environment and the Urban fabric.
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Enhancing Creativity power in the course of Architecture
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on December 25, 2010
Enhancing Creativity and Imagination | Goal of an Architect
Art and Architecture
Art is a broad term for various creative activities coming into picture. Here are the major types of art forms:
- Fine Art
- Painting
- Sculpture
- ARCHITECTURE
- Dance
- Music
- Puppet Shows
Architecture is a form of art. It is the art of designing spaces in which we live. It is not just limited to designing buildings but it has whole lot of other design factors and theories to be taken into consideration.
Sydney Opera House, Australia | Architectural Wonder
An Architectural designer is basically an artist endowed with the gift of creativity and imaginative genius. People could be imaginative and creative in different ways. It is not necessary that they have to become architects.
It is easy to define Architecture but the word has far deeper meaning than it implies. While you study Architecture, you get to study various fields of human endeavor, including Art, History, Material Science, Physics, Engineering… anything and everything that can help improve the living environment of human beings. It is the most diverse subject you can find. And yet, this field attracts the most creative and romantic minds in the world.
I have written this article so that Architecture students and Architects can share their views and opinions and their experience in the process of learning the art of Designing….In this article, I will talk about how our creative genius takes a downward trend when we reach a higher stage in our course…
In my previous article, I happened to mention how the creativity of Architecture students is impacted in a technical way.
“At the beginning of our course, we are not much aware of the conventional forms or logical design solutions. We are extremely creative when we are unaware of the actual process of transforming our project into reality but later on, as we progress with our course, we tend to restrict ourselves”.
This is a very interesting topic to discuss about. Readers out there, if you read this article, please do write about your own experiences so we could all get more of exposure to how people all around the world think and deal with it….
Architecture and Kiasma!!
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on November 17, 2010
“Architecture, of all the arts, is the one which acts the most slowy, but the most surely, on the soul”.
- Ernest Dimnet, What We Live By, 1932
In many ways, Architecture reflects on the soul of any culture. Buildings breathe reality into the ideals and constitutions of civilizations, old and new.
Kiasmatic Architecture
Architecture is an art, a means of expression – the fingerprint of a dynasty.
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Guidelines to achieving success in Artistry / Architecture
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on August 28, 2010
6 steps towards achieving success in Artistry/Architecture
Architecture is a form of Art. Architects are artists too. And it is very important for an Architect/Artist to figure out the steps that they would have to follow to be successful. An artist/Architect cannot become successful on his mere talent of designing spaces or things. In this worldly business, there are other important things that count if a person wants to be successful.
I am making it easier for everyone to understand the steps to be taken to achieve success. Here are few simple points to be kept in mind and followed when getting into professional practice.
Point One
It is essential to develop good communication links between the artist and client and artist and public. The strength of these relationships can often determine the ultimate success or failure of a project. It should be remembered that the collaborative process is complicated with a multi-headed client.
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