For more than 50 years, architectural illustrator Frank Costantino has been bringing buildings to life with his meticulously hand-drawn project designs. A new exhibition of Costantino’s work is celebrated at one of Boston’s most storied institutions. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes a look and interviews Frank for their arts and culture series, […]

The Boston Athenaeum has launched its newest exhibition, “Frank M. Costantino: Visionary Projects,” presenting the drawings of eminent Boston-based architectural illustrator Frank M. Costantino. Lauren Graves, Associate Curator at the Boston Athenaeum and Frank M. Costantino join The Culture Show for a preview. To learn more about the exhibition, which is on view through May […]

Details ## 3DNY – WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22, 2025 ## NEW YEARS PARTY & PORTFOLIO MIXER 3DNY is a Networking community for the Architectural Visualization & Visual Effects industries, with speakers and time to chat, enjoy & have a drink with old & new friends in the industry. We explore related topics in animation, VR/AR/XR, AI, […]

(1. Artificial Intelligence, 2. Architectural Imagery)[GS Grice, Second Draft, 13 May 2024] [I]For artists of all descriptions, Artificial Intelligence has arrived like a tsunami, with the power to alter the professional Architectural Imagery landscape of forever. Experts in the fields of visual arts, writing, broadcasting, netcasting, cinema, television, dancing, architecture, etc., etc., have already weighed […]

News Update Due to a number of unanticipated challenges, the ASAI Board has made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Architecture in Perspective (AIP) Competition and Conference. Jim Kessler has agreed to continue for a second year as ASAI President, and with the help of the Board and Advisory Committee, will make preparations for […]

Professor Henry (“Hank, Elmer”) Sorenson February 11, 2023 When sad news bubbles, suddenly, unexpectedly to the surface, it is an arresting, shocking moment. Such was the case upon learning of Henry’s passing from this Life, and from the shared, vital comradery that is ASAI. Henry’s inimitable presence, in so many spheres, has now become a […]

 On a late afternoon last week, after receiving an initial shocking call from ASAI President Emeritus Dick Sneary,and then both of us making a few more calls to her closer friends that evening, ASAI has learned that its long-time, most supportive, non-illustrator member, Nancy Opsata had passed away in early December 2021. I then did […]

Future ReImagined The Architecture In Perspective 36 2021 Conference The value-packed ASAI 2021 Virtual Conference is nearly upon us! It’s from Nov 1st – 5th so don’t delay—the time to register would be… now! This year we’ve lined up 18 of the industry’s most accomplished artists and designers to speak. You will not want to […]

Architecture in Perspective Themed Category for the International Competition Great architectural illustrations have the power of innovation and seduction. They present new alternatives for unbuilt spaces, allow us to dream of a better way of living and they jumpstart conversations about the future without the need for a single word. Throughout history, Architectural illustrations and […]

A LIFE REMEMBERED REMEMBERING SYD MEAD BY GORDON S. GRICE The first time I met Syd Mead was over the telephone. As ASAI (then ASAP) president, in 1993, it was my job to hunt down three willing professionals for our annual AIP jury. I don’t remember who suggested that we ask Syd to join the […]