July 12, 2006, 1:11 pm
Architects Using Visualizations (No, We Do Not Mean Blueprints)
By Lisa Agustin
More interesting use of visualizations from the 2006 TED meeting: architect Joshua Prince-Ramus elaborates on the “hyper-rational” process he uses for developing architecture projects. In the case of the Seattle Public Library, the visualizations of client priorities that were literally translated into the Central Library’s physical space are particularly interesting. From the site:
Joshua Prince-Ramus is architect of the Seattle Public Library and principle of REX (Ramus-Ella Architects). Previously, he was U.S. Director of Rem Koolhaas’s Office of Metropolitan Architecture. Through a series of beautiful visualizations, he deconstructs the collaborative process of building the Seattle Public Library, and also offers a sneak preview of his works in progress (The Wyly Theater in Dallas, Texas and Museum Plaza in Louisville, Kentucky).
A “concept book” for the SPL Central Library (which includes details of the visualizations discussed in the Prince-Ramus talk) is located here.
“Ego trip” or accurate rendering? You decide.
