KooZA/rch: The Online Platform Championing Architectural Drawing
Established in 2014 by Federica Sofia Zambeletti alongside a colleague from the Architectural Association in London, KooZA/rch has emerged as a prominent online hub for architectural drawings. The platform's name merges Zambeletti's last name with that of her ex-partner, with the intention of redefining architectural representation. Drawing inspiration from Paper Architects, each issue features an interview and presents images as if they were completed projects. KooZA/rch encourages worldwide dialogue among architects, students, and designers, prioritizing intricate drawings over photorealistic visuals. Contributors come from various countries, including the US, UK, Italy, France, and China. Upcoming initiatives involve a more accessible website and the "Abstractions" project, which will investigate innovative tools for architecture and spatial ideas.
Key facts
- KooZA/rch was founded in 2014 by two Architectural Association students.
- The platform focuses on architectural drawing and representation.
- Federica Sofia Zambeletti is the current founder and director.
- The name combines 'Koo' and 'Zambeletti' from 'KooZAmbelettiArchitecture'.
- KooZA/rch publishes drawings accompanied by interviews to treat images as realized projects.
- The platform has a global audience with active contributors from the US, UK, Italy, France, and China.
- It rejects hyperrealistic rendering in favor of more complex, experimental drawing.
- Future plans include a new website and a project called 'Abstractions' exploring other architectural tools.
Entities
Artists
- Federica Sofia Zambeletti
- Pier Vittorio Aureli
- C.J. Lim
- Bianca Felicori
Institutions
- Architectural Association
- KooZA/rch
- Bartlett School of Architecture
- Politecnico di Milano
- Domus
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Milan
- Italy
- United States
- England
- France
- China