Unreal memories

The collective image of architecture in visual social networks

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30827/sobre.v9i1.27015

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architectural graphics, visual communication, built environment, cultural heritage, data visualization

Abstract

Images of architecture spread quickly on visual social networks that gain interest to disseminate and communicate architecture. For this reason, it is a must to diagnose the social construction of the image of architecture, to explore the restrictions and publication formats of the platform, to identify the reaction and dissemination habits in relation to the visual features of photography and to delve into the possibilities and the risks introduced by artificial intelligence systems. The research method follows a cognitive association approach through various graphic case studies on Instagram. The exploratory design to approach the role of the image to communicate architecture in visual social media arises from the concept of the fragment and the biased vision, a division required due to the nature of related image suggestions as a browsing method on Instagram. The findings identify opportunities and action strategies to complement the contents that build the collective image of architecture adapted to the logic of the new scenario.

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Author Biographies

  • Ángel J. Fernández-Álvarez, Department of Architectural Graphics, University of A Coruña

    Bsc of Building Engineering. Bsc of Humanities. PhD in Representation and theory of architecture from Universidade da Coruña. Professor at the Department of Architectural Graphics da Universidade da Coruña. He coordinates and teaches at Descriptive and Representation Geometry and Digital Graphic Tools for Building of the bachelor’s degree in Building Engineering and Smart Cities. Emerging technologies for sustainable cities in the Master in Sustainable Building. His research deals with the analysis of the influence of ICTs in the representation of architecture and the conception of space, as well as the relationships and hybridizations between art, science, technology, and architecture.

  • María Rodríguez-Grela, Department of Architectural Graphics, University of A Coruña

    Research collaborator in the department of architectural graphics of the Universidade da Coruña through an internship from the Ministry of Education and Professional Training (2022-23) and previously from the the Universidade da Coruña (2020-21). María develops her final dissertation of the bachelor’s degree in architectural studies in the same department.

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“Unreal memories: The collective image of architecture in visual social networks” (2023) SOBRE, 9, pp. 31–42. doi:10.30827/sobre.v9i1.27015.