The limits of the section. An essay about graphic representation

Abstract

In general, the representation of reality, beyond the field of architecture, necessarily starts with an assumption and an objective; choices define the interpretation of the object to be represented. Every communication goes through a filter of intention and decision. Representation is a deliberate synthesis, operating to respond to interests, and producing specific information. Nothing is done randomly. Reality, on the other hand, is open to infinite understanding. The representation of the real, therefore, can also be interpreted, translated, and produced in infinite forms, as plural as its meanings. Starting from the duality between the infinity of the real and the necessary synthesis of representation, especially when it comes to architecture, we could ask about the potential of the two-dimensional representation tool to contemplate more elements from the reality. What is the limit of the representation? To what extent are codes and standards sufficient? This essay seeks to stimulate the discussion about the way information is produced and its normalization, especially in architecture, questioning a possible limit for the way standardized graphic tools are used today.