Digital Colour: A Semi-Technical Reflection

A critical exploration of digital colour's role in contemporary architecture reveals its untapped potential and the need for a semi-technical approach to understand its architectural effects. While canonical projects like Rietveld Schröder House and Casa Luis Barragán have highlighted chromatic uniqueness, discussions on colour in architecture often overlook digital/electronic colour despite its proliferation in screens and electronic light. This essay synthesizes reflections on digital colour and architectural media from a techno-social perspective, emphasizing the feedback loop between perception and technics to critically analyze its role in design. It combines theoretical analysis with elementary technical knowledge, offering a cohesive understanding of how digital colour influences contemporary architectural practices.

Canizares, G. (2023). Digital Colour: A Semi-Technical Reflection. Full Spectrum, 22–32. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003410430-4