Graphical Heritage: Volume 1 - History and Heritage

The book presents the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Graphic Design in Architecture, EGA 2020, focusing on heritage, including architectural and graphic heritage, and the graphics of heritage. It includes original documentation studies on historical archives, 3D and solid representation of architectural objects, virtual graphic representation, and applications of augmented reality, providing extensive and timely information to architects, graphic designers, urban designers, engineers, and industrial designers and historians.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 773 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into the captivating realm of the 18th International Conference on Graphic Design in Architecture (EGA 2020), where heritage takes center stage, encompassing architectural and graphic heritage, as well as the captivating graphics that preserve it. In this inaugural volume, a selection of thought-provoking contributions come together, offering insightful theories, cutting-edge technologies, and groundbreaking findings to shed light on the pressing questions surrounding heritage.

The book showcases original documentation studies that delve into historical archives, employing 3D and solid representation techniques to vividly depict architectural objects. It also explores virtual graphic representation and the captivating applications of augmented reality, skillfully documenting and/or reconstructing the present, past, and future of these architectural marvels.

As a comprehensive resource, this book caters to a diverse audience, including architectural and graphic designers, urban designers, engineers, industrial designers, and historians. It provides an extensive and timely exploration of the latest trends, techniques, and innovations in the field, empowering professionals to create meaningful and enduring designs that honor and celebrate our rich heritage.

So, embark on this journey through the pages of this extraordinary book, as it unveils the transformative power of graphic design in architecture and the preservation of our cultural legacy for generations to come.

Weight: 1199g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030479817
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020