Do Magazines Inspire You?

SandmanNinja · May 11th, 2008

Just wondering how many people here look at either traditional magazines or their counterparts on the internet for inspiration?

I've picked up some "Home and Garden" and "Kitchen and Bathroom" mags - nice, full A4 glossy colour photos of beautiful rooms with an interior decorator's touch. I've been known to peruse the website of Architectural Digest as well. I'd love to get a subscription and while the US price is $24, the Aussie price is $67. And I can look at the photos digitally (and organised and searchable) on their website.

Share your thoughts? And if you do, which mags do you look through?

zeniamai · May 11th, 2008

Yes, as a matter of fact they do. I love watching architectural magazines. My imagination just wanders off to lala land once I stare at those beautiful houses. I love to watch both the exterior and interior. I do this every now and then to get rid of my stress... For online resources, I like looking at architect online and architecture week.

I'll get back to you what magazines I have at home and the cost...

chutti · May 12th, 2008

I am addicted to architectural books and mags. Very helpful for rendering reference.

architectandy · May 12th, 2008

I always read 3D World, but I also have access to The Architects Journal and Building Design. BD is great, as it always showcases new designs and developments - so you get to see the 3D work from all the big practices.

SandmanNinja · May 12th, 2008

Wow - positive feedback!

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Yes, as a matter of fact they do. I love watching architectural magazines. My imagination just wanders off to lala land once I stare at those beautiful houses. I love to watch both the exterior and interior. I do this every now and then to get rid of my stress... For online resources, I like looking at architect online and architecture week.
I'll get back to you what magazines I have at home and the cost...

Yeah, I see some travel shows on t.v. (the nights that I'm not working on photos or trying to do something in 3DS) and I like to see how the style of the house/vacation home/bungalow blends in with the native environment. Around here (Australia), Fiji is a popular spot, as is Bali. And I know quite a few folks that holiday regularly to the Philippines!
There's a version of Architectural Digest for Italy, and it's interesting to see how the styles differ from Here to There.

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I am addicted to architectural books and mags. Very helpful for rendering reference.

I find myself going into a couple of the bigger book shops in town every fortnight and checking out the Big Books on sale. I got some good commercial arch books a few months ago - $20 each! I went back last week and they regained their senses and they were back up to $69 and $99.

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I always read 3D World, but I also have access to The Architects Journal and Building Design. BD is great, as it always showcases new designs and developments - so you get to see the 3D work from all the big practices.

I subscribe to 3DWorld magazine (well, I get my local newsagent to get it for me). $20 a month isn't bad - heck the Kitchen and Bathroom mags are $13-$15. Being a photographer, I tend to look to actual photos for inspiration, especially since my personal goal is to turn out as-near-as-I-can photorealistic renders.

Great stuff! Thanks for taking the time to share your stuff.

RyanSpaulding · May 12th, 2008

Sometimes, yes. I get into books and mags about architecture. However, I have yet to find a really good cg/photoshop/3d magazine out there...

louis.cho · May 12th, 2008

I read a lot of mags like Dwell or Artravel they are very important for me to get inspirations and new ideas

I also read 3dWorld but it's more to be aware of the news

nicnic · May 12th, 2008

Magazines like Monument (Aus) Architectural Review (UK + Aus editions) are ALOT better than generic grandma magazines like 'Home and Garden' for architectural photography of interesting spaces and buildings etc, Domus is good for more product based stuff like boutique kitchens / bars/ commercial fitouts.

I ahve stopped buying 3dworld as it has too much crap about Blender and other 2 bit software to make it worthwhile.

Claudio Branch · May 12th, 2008

I am curious about the many ad shots (featuring interiors/exteriors) seen in Arch Record.

What perecentage (if any) are high-end renderings?

SandmanNinja · May 12th, 2008

I have a feeling a LOT of them are high-end renderings.

Nic: Yeah, I agree - yet some readers write in "why don't you have Blender files on your disc?" In my opinion, you can't please everyone all the time. Some people do turn out fantastic renders with Blender, but I'm looking for support/information for my particular 3D app. I haven't heard of Monument - I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

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SandmanNinja Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,373 Name: Joel Callahan	Do Magazines Inspire You? Just wondering how many people here look at either traditional magazines or their counterparts on the internet for inspiration? I've picked up some "Home and Garden" and "Kitchen and Bathroom" mags - nice, full A4 glossy colour photos of beautiful rooms with an interior decorator's touch. I've been known to peruse the website of Architectural Digest as well. I'd love to get a subscription and while the US price is $24, the Aussie price is $67. And I can look at the photos digitally (and organised and searchable) on their website. Share your thoughts? And if you do, which mags do you look through? __________________ -SandmanNinja website

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zeniamai Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cebu Posts: 39 Name: Zenia Mai Enriquez	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? Yes, as a matter of fact they do. I love watching architectural magazines. My imagination just wanders off to lala land once I stare at those beautiful houses. I love to watch both the exterior and interior. I do this every now and then to get rid of my stress... For online resources, I like looking at architect online and architecture week. I'll get back to you what magazines I have at home and the cost... __________________ Art and Architecture Blog Architectural Rendering Services

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chutti Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dhaka Age: 30 Posts: 310 Name: chutti ullah	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? I am addicted to architectural books and mags. Very helpful for rendering reference.

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architectandy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 17 Name: Andy Brotchie	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? I always read 3D World, but I also have access to The Architects Journal and Building Design. BD is great, as it always showcases new designs and developments - so you get to see the 3D work from all the big practices. __________________ www.arch-viz.co.uk

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RyanSpaulding Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madison, WI Age: 27 Posts: 950 Name: Ryan Spaulding	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? Sometimes, yes. I get into books and mags about architecture. However, I have yet to find a really good cg/photoshop/3d magazine out there...

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louis.cho Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Québec Posts: 254 Name: Louis Choinière	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? I read a lot of mags like Dwell or Artravel they are very important for me to get inspirations and new ideas I also read 3dWorld but it's more to be aware of the news __________________ ______________________ Louis Choiniere www.espaceparallele.com

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nicnic Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 860 Name: Nic Hamilton	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? Magazines like Monument (Aus) Architectural Review (UK + Aus editions) are ALOT better than generic grandma magazines like 'Home and Garden' for architectural photography of interesting spaces and buildings etc, Domus is good for more product based stuff like boutique kitchens / bars/ commercial fitouts. I ahve stopped buying 3dworld as it has too much crap about Blender and other 2 bit software to make it worthwhile. __________________

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Claudio Branch Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arlington, Texas Age: 43 Posts: 820 Name: Claudio Branch	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? I am curious about the many ad shots (featuring interiors/exteriors) seen in Arch Record. What perecentage (if any) are high-end renderings?

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SandmanNinja Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,373 Name: Joel Callahan	Re: Do Magazines Inspire You? I have a feeling a LOT of them are high-end renderings. Nic: Yeah, I agree - yet some readers write in "why don't you have Blender files on your disc?" In my opinion, you can't please everyone all the time. Some people do turn out fantastic renders with Blender, but I'm looking for support/information for my particular 3D app. I haven't heard of Monument - I'll have to check it out. Thanks! __________________ -SandmanNinja website

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