Decomposition as Expression: Disassembled Axonometry as Design Tool

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In the translation of three-dimensional reality onto a two-dimensional plane, axonometry stands as one of the graphic systems of representation that form the foundation of the language used by architecture and design professionals. Alongside plans, sections, and elevations, its exploded views often stand out for their ability to study the multiple layers that compose a project. Although axonometry is also employed in other disciplines such as engineering and urban planning, it consistently proves its capacity to function as more than a mere representational tool, strengthening the understanding not only of a project's construction processes, materials, and structural systems but also expanding the communication of the ideas and design processes that shape a project.

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Cite: Agustina Iñiguez. "Decomposition as Expression: Disassembled Axonometry as Design Tool" 20 Jan 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1037623/decomposition-as-expression-disassembled-axonometry-as-design-tool> ISSN 0719-8884
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