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Axonometric

Meaning in architecture, with examples

nounCommon term

In architecture, axonometric means: A three-dimensional drawing without vanishing points, in which parallel lines stay parallel, so the object can be measured along its main axes.

In Turkish: aksonometri, aksonometrik çizim

How it is used

Popular in competitions and portfolios because it explains a whole building at once. Architects often say 'axo' for short. An exploded axonometric separates the layers or parts of a building, and an isometric is one type of axonometric.

Example sentences

  1. An exploded axonometric would explain the structure better than three sections.

  2. Can you draw a quick axonometric of the roof garden?

Common collocations

  • exploded axonometric
  • axonometric drawing
  • axonometric view
  • draw an axonometric
  • perspectiveA drawing or image that shows a space as the human eye sees it, with lines meeting at vanishing points so that distant objects look smaller.
  • sectionA drawing of a building cut vertically from top to bottom, showing the floors, ceiling heights, roof, stairs and how the inside spaces relate to each other.
  • presentation boardA large sheet, often A1 or A0, on which drawings, images, diagrams and short texts are arranged to present a project to a jury, client or competition.
  • diagramA simple, abstract drawing that explains one idea about a design, such as how spaces connect, how people move or where the sun comes from.

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