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2011/10/18, by Robert Becker, under blog, drawing, marketing, models, photography, promotion, visualization
Discussing the importance of presentations is a priority for a website and blog dedicated to promoting the specialists who provide their clients great architectural presentations. The concept of how presentation matters and impacts of both winning and losing presentations is sure to be the subject of many blogs and discussions on th / Read More
2011/10/18, by Robert Becker, under blog, Events, Exhibits, photography
From the AIA Los Angeles
The Architecture of Los Angeles - Through the Lens of Luke Gibson
Architectural photographer Luke Gibson shares images of some of his favorite buildings that make Los Angeles a world-class showcase of architecture - from historic to contemporary, day to night, downtown to the beach. In a city overrun with bil / Read More
2011/10/12, by Robert Becker, under blog, Competition, drawing
Back for a second year and in my opinion, an new annual event is the Architecture Record Cocktail Napkin Sketch Contest. More than 1,200 entries from 400 entrants is a great showing for just the second year and this years winners are a definite step up from last years. Award winners are in two categories, professional architects and / Read More
2011/10/10, by Robert Becker, under blog, Events, Exhibits, film, seminar
While not originally in the Presenting Architecture plan, I will be doing my best to add film makers to the membership and Directory as well as film related blogs into the mix. This added dimension should not be overlooked as films are a way to bring in a more diverse audience to the conversation of Presenting Architecture. The amount o / Read More
2011/10/06, by Robert Becker, under blog
Inspired by the many stories I have read after Steve Jobs died yesterday, and of course by Steve Jobs himself.
I had the opportunity to meet Steve Jobs and we talked architectural design for a good 45 minutes across the street from what now is the Walnut Creek Apple store. I was on the City of Walnut Creek Design Review Commission and / Read More
2011/09/29, by Robert Becker, under blog, Events, marketing, promotion, seminar
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Where: The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, NY, NY 10012 (212) 683-0023 [email protected]
People have been communicating through storytelling since they lived in caves and sat around campfires. Today, businesses use narrative to convey their companies’ messages and stand out / Read More
2011/09/27, by Robert Becker, under drawing, Events, Exhibits, models, photography, Uncategorized, visualization
Graphic Architecture, 22 Sept – 15 Oct
Pin-up and Something Together are located at The Compound Interest: Centre for The Applied Arts - 15-25 Keele Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066, Melbourne, Australia.
Wednesday - Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Pin-up welcomes Warren Taylor of The Narrows as curator for Graphic Arch / Read More
2011/09/20, by Robert Becker, under blog, Events, Exhibits, photography
The Washington Design Center
SEP. 8 - OCT. 21, CONCOURSE LEVEL, WDC
The Washington Design Center and Dodge-Chrome, Inc. present "Architectural and Design Photography: The Art of Imaging," at the Washington Design Center. The exhibition features over 100 works by 29 of the area’s top architectural, interior design, landsca / Read More
2011/09/13, by Robert Becker, under blog, Competition, drawing, Exhibits, visualization
The Northern Architectural Association in partnership with the North East Young Practitioners Forum (a branch of RIBA North East) are launching a 2011 Architectural Drawing Competition.
Stretch those artistic architectural muscles in the 2011 NAA/YPF architectural drawing competition. Newcastle upon Tyne is a vibrant and ever changing / Read More
2011/09/12, by Robert Becker, under blog, drawing, Events, Exhibits, Uncategorized, visualization
Ok, so it has been years since I have attended an architecture exhibition. After starting Presenting Architecture and realizing that I needed to be up on the state of everything to do with presenting architecture, attending architecture exhibits went on my to do list. My timing was good with the San Francisco AIA chapter's Architecture A / Read More
2011/09/08, by Robert Becker, under Competition, drawing, Events, Exhibits, visualization
[caption id="attachment_500" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="37th Annual Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition Submission Deadline October 28"][/caption]
Sponsored by Corel, a suite of Corel programs is awarded to the best entry that demonstrates excellence through an innovative use of media. The suite of / Read More
2011/08/29, by Robert Becker, under drawing, seminar, Uncategorized, visualization
Tuesdays, August 30 - October 4, 6–8:15pm
Chicago arguably has the most beautiful skyline in North America, perhaps in the world. Learn how to rapidly document the interiors and exteriors of buildings in your own graphic vocabulary. The class will stress a formulaic approach to developing exceptional compositions using thumbnail diagra / Read More
2011/08/24, by Robert Becker, under Competition, promotion
Directly from Autodesk-get your own promotion directly on Autodesk product information. Imagine your work being seen as the best that Autodesk products can do. In addition to being included in the Autodesk demo-reel, you will be able to use this as your own marketing opportunity. Deadline September 26, 2011.
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2011/08/22, by Robert Becker, under drawing, Events, seminar
The BeLoose Graphic Workshops are going overseas for numerous seminars in the next few months. Presenting Architecture has numerous members in New Zealand, Australia and China andwould like for our members to help spread the word and attend if possible.
2 Day in Christchurch New Zealand-An intensive 2 day workshop that will cover dra / Read More
2011/08/08, by Robert Becker, under Competition, visualization
This competition is an amazing opportunity to expand your portfolio and gain fame and recognition. Winning $10,000 US is also nice. http://lumion3d.com/competition
The prizes
1st prize: 10.000 US Dollar and a free Lumion 2.0 Ultimate license
2nd prize: 2.000 US Dollar and a free Lumion 2.0 Ultimate license
3nd prize: 1.000 US Dolla / Read More
2011/08/01, by Robert Becker, under Events, Exhibits, visualization
August 4 - September 4, 2011
What is 50 years?
Los Angeles is the personification of our suburban nation, and this archetype is both celebrated and condemned for how it has shaped our society. It is now 55 years after the Federal Highway Act changed our national landscape, and 50 years after the dismantling of Pacific Electric Railway ch / Read More
2011/08/01, by Robert Becker, under Competition, Exhibits, models, visualization
eVolo Magazine is pleased to invite architects, students, engineers, designers, and artists from around the globe to take part in the eVolo 2012 Skyscraper Competition. Established in 2006, the annual Skyscraper Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for high-rise architecture. It recognizes outstanding ideas that / Read More
2011/07/21, by Robert Becker, under Uncategorized
A happy summer day to the members of Presenting Architecture!
I am completely thrilled about how far the site has come in such a short period. We now have almost 500 members, many with Directory listings. With Presenting Architecture's first visualization placement for a $5,000.00 commission, listing in the Directory is necessary / Read More
2011/07/07, by Robert Becker, under photography
FINAL EDITION July 4, 2011
To: Calendar of Events/Architects/Designers/Builders, etec.
Event title: “Architectural & Interiors Photography: Key Factors for Success - Varying Perspectives”
Date: / Read More
2011/05/10, by Robert Becker, under Competition, drawing, visualization
There are many architectural drawing competitions out there, some have a long history like the Architecture In Perspective competition sponsored by ASAI with the Hugh Ferriss award, and others like CG Architects 3D Awards with over $54,000 in prizes (deadline May 20,2011) but a cocktail napkin sketch is long considered the first concept / Read More