Once I have undergone iteration after iteration, considered the parameters of multi-dimensional design, and a hierarchical idea established, it is time to make the conceptual idea a reality.
It should be noted that the role of the student is not to create the ‘right’ conceptual idea, but create a conceptual idea that can be supported through drawing, diagrams, and visualizations. Again, it is the student’s responsibility to use these mediums to ‘sell’ the project. It is at this point in the design process that I transition into three-dimensional
modeling software. However, the student must not discard sketching as a means for further design development. There may be constant oscillation between the hand and the computer. Similarly, it is essential to retain the qualities of the proposed hierarchical idea when modeling in a digital environment.
visualization of the idea Once the design development has ceased, I find that the most efficient way to portray my hierarchical idea is through architectural drawings, diagrams and visualizations. The rest of this article will emphasize the essentials of architectural visualization and its role in portraying the hierarchical idea. To reiterate, the purpose of the visualization is to market your project in a way where one is able to ‘sell’ his or her project to potential reviewers.
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