CHArt Nineteenth Annual Conference

Daniela Sirbu, University of Lethbridge, Canada
Architectural-Multidimensional Spaces: Digital Exploration of the Unbuilt

In the course of the last decade, computer visualization technologies have deeply influenced
research and education practices, allowing the investigation of abstract notions in ways
that are natural to the human being. This paper explores new research in the area of computer reconstruction of unbuilt architecture. Current trends show a clear interest in the hyper-realistic representation of the unbuilt based on natural textures. This project diverges from the established direction of study, aiming to recreate the architect’s possible visualizations during less advanced stages of design. The proposed approach is based on the transposition of the graphical world conveyed through the architect’s drawing into a cinematic 3-D representation in the digital realm. The complex cognitive, perceptual and mental spaces of the viewer are taken into consideration and techniques to enhance the virtual experience are suggested based on the concept of multi-dimensional spaces.

A computer reconstruction of the project “Pont destiné à réunir la France a l’Italie”
(1829), the work of the French architect Henri Labrouste is presented as an example of a digital architectural multi-dimensional space. The focus of the 3-D cinematic reconstruction is on conveying the symbolic meaning of the project through the exploration of the virtual
architectural space inspired by results of art and architectural history research.

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