A New Way of Presenting: Redefining Architecture and Design Exhibition through Virtual Realms

Abstract

his research offers a thorough examination of the online exhibition organized by Bahçeşehir University, highlighting its methodology and development within the framework of architecture and design department. The exhibitios were a reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic's problems and marks a major move away from conventional physical exhibits and toward virtual formats. This paper's main goal is to investigate how the institution used digital technology to showcase student work in an immersive, interactive setting. In order to successfully display student work, the virtual exhibition made use of a variety of digital tools and platforms, such as 3D modeling, and interactive web-based apps. The study looks at how the virtual environment was designed and implemented, emphasizing how it promoted accessibility, engagement, and interaction for a worldwide audience. The study also places the university's virtual exhibition in the larger context of educational exhibitions' digital development. It offers a thorough overview of the state of digital exhibition practices in architecture and design education today by drawing similarities with the methods used by other institutions. This research adds to the increasing conversation about the future of academic exhibits by speculating that, in the digital era, virtual exhibitions may serve as a good substitute for or addition to physical exhibitions, in addition to serving as a temporary fix during times of crisis. In order to help educators, students, and exhibition planners in the domains of architecture and design navigate the changing requirements of exhibiting creative work in a world that is becoming more and more digital, the research intends to offer insightful information.