There are many things that set cities and countries apart, but Andre Vicente Goncalves has honed in on a unique detail often appreciated, but never truly contemplated over: Windows. Dubbing his photo series 'Windows of the World,' Andre Vicente Goncalves explores the variety of designs within a city and across continents to bring a new perspective to the art of architecture and more.
From Italy to the Alps, Andre Vicente Goncalves captures colorful exteriors, sills, shutters and shapes in a vibrant mosaic. He shares, "I always had a curiosity about windows, like the structure of houses, they change region to region." He goes on to say, "[It’s] a big evolution from the earliest windows that were only a hole in the wall."
Worldly Window Series
Andre Vicente Goncalves Captures the Variety of This Architectural Detail
Trend Themes
1. Architectural Diversity Trend - Capturing and showcasing the uniqueness of architectural details, such as windows, from different regions across the world, presents an opportunity for designers and architects to incorporate and create more diverse and culturally significant designs in the built environment.
2. Artistic Representation Trend - There is an increasing trend of capturing and showcasing architectural details, such as windows, in an artistic and visually appealing way, which presents an opportunity for photographers and artists to produce unique and creative works that are both aesthetically pleasing and culturally significant.
3. Cultural Appreciation Trend - The trend of capturing and appreciating the cultural significance of architectural details, such as windows, across different regions of the world presents an opportunity to celebrate diversity and promote cross-cultural understanding.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture Industry - Architects, designers, and builders can take inspiration from the diverse window designs and architectural details captured in the photo series to create more culturally significant and diverse designs that reflect the communities they are building for.
2. Photography and Art Industry - Photographers and artists can use the artistic and visually appealing representation of architectural details, such as windows, captured in the photo series as inspiration for their own works, and to create unique and culturally significant artworks.
3. Tourism Industry - The photo series showcasing unique and diverse window designs across different regions of the world can be used as a tool to promote and attract tourism, by highlighting the cultural significance and diversity of different regions around the world.