

Not so long ago, however, the blueprint had a pivotal role in architectural design. And although architects nowadays make digital copies, the ‘blueprint’ is one of the digital design tools at their disposal, along with blueprint sketchbooks. Further afield, in the tradition of botanist and photographer Anna Atkins (1799–1871), blueprinting has been used to investigate imperceptible processes in nature. For example, artists investigate how the blueprinting process can depict the invisible qualities of architectural space, and designers use its white-on-a-blue-background to visualise both the past and future. Prussian Blue! Today, the blueprint is ubiquitous in visual culture and artistic design practice. Venue and catering Venue and catering Venues, Workspace, catering and events in Het Nieuwe Instituut.Friend and Members Friend and Members Friends and Members of Het Nieuwe Instituut.About us About us The organisation and its policy.R&D Research & Development The exploration of diverse forms of research.Agency Agency for Architecture, Design and Digital Culture Information and activities for professionals.Collection National Collection for Dutch Architecture and Urban Planning National Collection, library and study centre.Museum Museum for Architecture Design and Digital Culture Het Nieuwe Instituut's public programme.Digital culture Digital culture A selection of projects and activities in the field of digital culture.Design Design A selection of projects and activities in the field of design.Architecture Architecture A selection of projects and activities in the field of architecture.Family and school visits Family and school visits Find out what's on.


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