The Architecture Foundation's New App Profiles London's Icon Buildings
Ellen Smith — June 29, 2017 — Tech
References: architecturefoundation.org.uk & dezeen
London, England is a historic city lined with thousands of buildings, some famous, and some hidden that hold great architectural significance -- a new app launched by the Architecture Foundation maps the location of all these buildings, bringing the city's iconic structures to life.
The app acts as an extension of a book written by architects Edward Jones and Christopher Woodward in 1983, which profiles 1,100 different buildings in the city, with a photograph and description. The new app digitizes this information, pinning the different locations on a user-friendly map.
The app makes for a more accessible and convenient way to sight-see in the city, providing a method to view the famous structures with more ease than old guide books can provide.
The app acts as an extension of a book written by architects Edward Jones and Christopher Woodward in 1983, which profiles 1,100 different buildings in the city, with a photograph and description. The new app digitizes this information, pinning the different locations on a user-friendly map.
The app makes for a more accessible and convenient way to sight-see in the city, providing a method to view the famous structures with more ease than old guide books can provide.
Trend Themes
1. Digitized Architecture Mapping - The trend of digitizing architectural information for easy access and navigation through apps and other interactive platforms.
2. Historical Building Preservation - The trend of using technology to promote and preserve historical buildings and architecture through interactive tools and apps.
3. Smart Tourist Guides - The trend of providing tourists with convenient and interactive guides to explore cities, landmarks, and historical architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - This presents an opportunity for tourism-related industries to partner with app developers to create interactive and informative city tours.
2. Architecture and Construction - This trend presents an opportunity for architects and construction companies to use technology to preserve historical buildings and create new buildings that incorporate interactive features and information.
3. Technology - This trend presents an opportunity for tech companies to develop innovative and user-friendly applications for the architecture, tourism, and construction industries.
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