For me, it is clear that “architecture does not exist without drawing in the same way that architecture does not exist without texts”. Adrian Forty made it clear that the drawing part in architecture is so crucial.
As we may read it in David W. Dunlap’s article, architecture and drawing has changed. This change occurred because today, we live in a computerized world. What has happened is that architects use computers to create renderings. I personally believe that using computers to create renderings is a great tool in many different ways. First of all, like Dunlap says in the article, renderings are used to get city approval. This is great as it allows the city officials to see exactly how the building will look and if it will fit in that certain area. Renderings are also a great marketing tool in the real estate market. With today’s real estate market moving at such a fast pace, people have started buying apartments that are still in construction. They strictly look at the floorplans, amenities, and renderings. So a rendering is a great tool as it will allow the potential buyer to see what the final product will look like. Profesionnal renderers and marketing specialist have become extremely good at selling buildings only through renderings. They are able to create the renderings and make them look so real. Donald Trump actually says it perfectly, “I am trying to sell a vision of something that has not been built”. My only problem with renderings is that I believe they make too good a job and I tend to be disappointed when I see the building in real life.
I believe that the computerization and renderings have helped architecture to evolve. Renderings allow architects to take their imagination a step further while computers allow them to calculate and make turn their craziest imagination into reality. Just take a look at Frank Gehry. He is without a doubt one of the greatest architects but his works would have been possible without computers. His buildings are so complex, and computers allow him to make the smallest calculations so that the building could stand on its own feet.
So to conclude I would have to agree with Adrien Forty, “without drawing, there would be no architecture”.
The rendered world
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