Friday, August 9, 2013
The Prelude of the article discusses the changes in visual representation and highlights the potential for it to change the architectural conception. I believe the ability to create computer graphics in such a meticulous manner while changing perspectives and materials has already given architecture a great boost. As a student architect, I find it much easier to present my work with the added benefits to the architectural process,"The process of creation prevalent in architecture today assumes that a conventional set of projections, at various scales from site to detail, adds up to a complete, objective idea of a building." The ability to represent the building in a detailed manner and various views helps me to see flaws and possibilities giving me complete control of my working drawing. My favorite part of the article was "The architectural Meaning and the Tools of the Architect. This section focuses on the assumption that the completed work is a direct reflection of the architects will. The work is always going to reflect cultural association and context of what the building is for, so as the article states, "Nevertheless, the architect cannot abdicate personal responsibility." New possibilities available to architects because of the improved graphics and computer programming will allow architects to create a better building of every kind. There will always be room for improvement and possibilities when you can make adjustments with such ease. As an student architect, I always see ways to tweak or drastically improved finished works but the biggest problem we face usually holds us back, the budget. The example of the renaissance writers on their perspective architecture does make me wonder how we can incorporate traditional optics with artificial construction to come out with a more whole outcome that has been thoroughly examined from all angles, flat and three-dimensional. I also found it interesting that in the Renaissance period they questioned how we perceive objects with our eyes, saying that our visual cone was set to perceive only a few ways until Leonardo questioned it.
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