Before After

Fig: 1 - Change is the only constant in cities keep on evolving in both intangible and tangible ways (Credits- Ross Findon)

MEASURING CHANGE THROUGH ARCHITECTURE

Change is undoubtedly the only thing we can be certain of. Like time change is constantly taking place while changing the world around us in a myriad of ways. This change can be easily observed by our eyes when we take a look around ourselves. The nature in our surroundings to the house in which we live everything depicts the change it has undergone and the kind of evolution it has experienced. 

When we are passing through time this intensity of change is often missed by us, as we are constantly on the move with seldom time to stop and look back, which is why many times it takes years for us to take notice of how the subtle changes of every day have amounted into something big. And to measure this change there is no better scale than architecture;  the spaces in which we live. The architecture around us provides us with clear evidence of the change and transformation that has taken place across ages.

Where can we observe the change in our physical world?

Fig: 2 -  Paris-An epitome of architectural change (Credits- Ilnur Kalimullin)

PARIS, A CITY WHERE THE PAST STANDS TALLS

Paris, being one such iconic city of the world; has carried a dynamic transformation across decades. It is often the images of the old city;  that spark the nostalgic effect on us. The streets, the buildings to the city skyline all of them are a living evidence of the change that has taken place. Old photographs of the city spaces which are now transformed or evolved into the fabric of the new city. These photos mark the evolution of change in architecture, construction and life in general. 

Cities, being multifaceted ecosystems showcase this change through a myriad of elements, from the natural resources to the ever-changing skylines. Paris has transcended across ages of change and evolution not just in parts but as a complete city. Changes have shaped and transformed the city of Paris into what it is today. Technology and scientific innovation had been some of the major catalysts of this wide change.

Can we in any way capture the essence of changing landscapes of the beautiful city of Paris? 

Fig: 3 - Illustrate the architectural change sin Paris in your own styles and means (Credits-Neven Krcmarek)

VISUALIZE CHANGE THROUGH AN ILLUSTRATION

How can one depict such a generational change in one frame?

This question aims to generate a creative shift where this competition aims to challenge the capacity and creativity to bring change inside one single frame. 

Brief: The architecture competition brief calls for a design of an illustration - that depicts the architectural change observed in the city of Paris across decades by visualising its transformation.

The illustration is supposed to convey the whole change timeline through it. The aim of the competition is to push participants to depict the architectural transformation of Paris into a single framed illustration. 

DELIVERABLES

You have to deliver a graphic/visual outcome representing the given theme, based on the following outlines. Only one final graphic design needs to be submitted. The image should be of size [2800px x 3200px] in portrait or landscape digital format (JPEG only). The graphic may be entirely hand-drawn and rendered, digitally created, or a combination of both. The usage of photographs, stylized/credited or otherwise, directly is strictly not allowed. 

The use of lassoed graphics lifted from an existing image is limited to half of the total graphic. (The guidelines are indicative, and are placed only to reduce plagiarized artworks – any infringement detected or reported will be notified, and may be removed from competition if found guilty).
The list of deliverables are:

• Title
• Subtitle
• Artwork
• A few process images
• A statement in about 100 words supporting the artwork - You can attach this as an additional image below your artwork

OBJECTIVES

Awareness: The main aim is to inform and depict the Architectural change in Paris.

Way of expression: This illustration should be able to depict the transformation to the viewer easily. 

Architectural details: Details of architectural design/style changes are a plus.

Visual delivery: Clarity, choice of elements, composition and ability to communicate the said depiction in the viewer’s language is a major stand out.