Andrea
Rojas Doupovec.
Brand Works
UX/UI Design
Interactive Web Experiences
Books
Information Design
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* Updated as of January 2025*
Andrea
Rojas Doupovec.
Brand Works
UX/UI Design
Interactive Web Experiences
Books
Information Design
More graphics...
* Updated as of January 2025*
The archive grows dynamically as users contribute their own insights and resources. Over time, these submissions accumulate, resulting in the site being "entirely covered" by new content. This interactive growth emphasizes the collaborative and ever-expanding nature of the project, positioning GLO-ARCH II as a living, evolving platform for architectural knowledge. The process of contribution and exploration transforms users into active participants in the archive’s development, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
Building on the physical exploration of GLO-ARCH I, GLO-ARCH II transitions into the digital realm as an interactive archive website. The design embodies the themes of growth, discovery, and contribution, providing users with a platform to explore and expand a collective archive of globalization's architectural impacts.
Inspired by frosted glass columns, the website visually represents layers of history and the evolving narrative of globalization in architecture. As users engage with the site, the frosted columns reveal underlying content on hover, symbolizing the act of uncovering hidden knowledge. This design choice reflects both the thematic depth of the archive and the user’s journey of discovery, seamlessly tying the visual interface to the conceptual foundation of GLO-ARCH II.
Users are further encouraged to engage with the platform by exploring visual and textual elements that reflect diverse architectural styles, regions, and histories. The frosted glass column design serves as both a visual and functional element, creating a clean and modern aesthetic while enabling intuitive discovery through interaction. As users hover over the columns, hidden content is revealed, inviting curiosity and deeper engagement.
Contributions from users ensure that the archive remains relevant and continuously expands as a valuable community resource. A cohesive color palette and typography inspired by GLO-ARCH’s branding establish a unified and recognizable visual identity, seamlessly bridging the project's physical and digital manifestations. By blending innovative design with a focus on inclusivity and user participation, GLO-ARCH II creates a space for exploration and collaboration.
Ultimately, GLO-ARCH II seeks to establish an evolving, user-driven archive that blurs the boundaries between static and dynamic design. By fostering collaboration and engagement, it aspires to serve as both an educational resource and a living testament to the influence of globalization on architecture. This vision ensures the platform remains an interactive and impactful hub for architectural exploration and collective learning.
Typography
Designer(s): Slava Antipov.
Designer(s): Matthieu Salvaggio from Blaze Type.
Tools & Techniques
HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
Github.