A Modern View on Design and Construction

Igor Zubov — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:14:37 +0000

Production Data
Shot in Saint Petersburg, October 2015
Script, Production, Camera: Igor Zubov
Used Video Gear: Panasonic DMC-GF6
Edited with: Premiere Elements 13

Summary

Renaissance geniuses created beautiful buildings with only the help of a pencil and their imagination. The 21st century grants many new tools to improve on humans talents. One such tool is the modern 3D CAD (Computer-aided Design) program “Renga”. This software manages an architectural project’s whole life, from concept to final draft and documentation. “Renga” is developed by “Ascon”, a software developing company based in Saint Petersburg.

Vlad

Vlad is a software developer. His specialization is mathematical calculation: intersections of objects, complex shapes and volumes. You probably noticed the snake in his hands – which is not just a toy. The whole production team is divided into sub-teams. Each sub-team has a name which is connected to the Harry Potter saga. Vlad is a member of the Slytherin team. That is why he keeps snake in his hands. It is his talisman.

Software Developer Vlad

Renga and Ascon

“Ascon” is currently employing 600 specialists. Its software solutions address key engineering design issues, such as accurate 3D modeling, preparation and release of drawings and design documentation, business process development, and engineering data management. The “Renga” team consists of more than 20 people with different specializations: user interface, graphic engineering, mathematical calculations. “Renga” has already been released and everybody can download the trial version and design their own dream building.

Background Information

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer systems to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing. CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations.

Interesting Links

General CAD explanation
Ascon official web page
Renga official web page

‘Über Wasser’ – Water, Water Everywhere

Igor Zubov — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:53:33 +0000

The exhibition “Über Wasser” is currently being shown at the Bucerius Kunst Forum in Hamburg. As the name implies, it features a wealth of photos and paintings of water that seek to remind visitors about the destructive power and restorative abilities of water.

The visit to the Bucerius Kunst Forum took place after a long workshop day and offered a different kind of inspiration

The many masterpieces by great names include “The Sea of Ice,” a painting by Caspar David Friedrich that fairly exudes cold and desperation, and one of the most expensive photos in the world – “Bangkok II” by Andreas Gursky. The photo that was the most technically difficult to execute is “Swimming pool” by Andreas Geffeler, and Katsushika Hokusai’s classic Japanese engraving “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” attractive in its simplicity .

The temple attendants are no less interesting. The guide who introduces us to the world of water looks like a monk of some ancient cult, except he might have been wearing more appropriate attire. His knowledge about how the watery works of art were created was truly impressive. The word water sparkles brighter when he pronounced it, and he repeats it again and again.

Afterwards, everyone will leave the Bucerius Kunst Forum in the same awed silence and the masterpieces will await new visitors and a new story. Because what is the sense of existing without a story?