EGA-Revista de Expresion Grafica Arquitectonica
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Ideas, Inspiring Creativity in Architecture and Visual Arts
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Architectural Graphic Representation:
The journal emphasizes the importance of graphic representation in architecture, showcasing various methodologies for drawing, modeling, and visualizing architectural concepts. - Heritage Documentation and Analysis:
There is a consistent focus on documenting and analyzing architectural heritage through graphic means, including the use of digital technologies and traditional drawing techniques. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
EGA encourages interdisciplinary research that combines architecture with art, history, and social studies, reflecting a multifaceted understanding of architectural practices. - Educational Methodologies in Architecture:
The journal explores pedagogical approaches to teaching architecture, particularly through graphic tools and visual communication, fostering a new generation of architects. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
Research often contextualizes architectural practices within historical and cultural frameworks, examining how these influences shape contemporary architectural discourse.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Technologies in Architecture:
There has been a significant increase in the exploration of digital tools and technologies for architectural representation, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and digital modeling techniques. - Sustainability and Environmental Design:
Emerging themes focus on sustainable architectural practices and the integration of environmental considerations into design processes, reflecting a broader societal shift towards sustainability. - Participatory Design and Community Engagement:
Research increasingly addresses participatory design methodologies that involve communities in architectural processes, emphasizing social responsibility and collaborative practices. - Graphic Narratives and Storytelling in Architecture:
The use of graphic narratives and storytelling as a means to communicate architectural concepts and histories is gaining traction, showcasing the power of visual communication in architecture. - Interdisciplinary Collaborations:
Collaborative projects that merge architecture with other disciplines such as art, sociology, and technology are becoming more prominent, indicating a trend towards holistic approaches in architectural research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Architectural Styles:
There appears to be a decreasing emphasis on the study of specific historical architectural styles, as the journal has shifted towards more contemporary and innovative approaches to architectural representation. - Purely Technical Drawings:
The focus on technical drawings devoid of contextual narrative or artistic exploration has diminished, with a preference for more conceptual and expressive forms of graphic representation. - Local Case Studies:
While local architectural studies were once prevalent, there is a noticeable trend towards global perspectives and comparative analyses in architectural research.
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