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Dimensions.com
Database of Dimensioned Drawings

Dimensions.com

Dimensions.com is an ongoing reference database of dimensioned drawings documenting the standard measurements and sizes of the everyday objects and spaces that make up our world. Created as a universal resource to better communicate the basic properties, systems, and logics of our built environment, Dimensions.com is a global platform for increasing public and professional knowledge of life and design.


Database of Dimensioned Drawings

PROGRAM: Online Database

WEBSITE: dimensions.com

TEAM: Bryan Maddock

YEAR:
2018
AWARDS:
NEWS:
11/17/22
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Website of the Year (Brand)
Dezeen Awards 2022 - Winner
8/28/19
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Dimensions.Guide Interview
Casa BRUTUS - DG Interview
2/15/19
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Il Sito Web con le Misure di (Quasi) Tutte le Cose del Mondo
ELLE Decor - Dimensions.Guide
6/7/19
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Dimensions.Guide Creates Online Database of Scaled Figures and Drawings
ArchDaily - Dimensions.Guide

Web

Cover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazineCover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazineCover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazineCover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazine

Bryan Maddock did a short interview on the topic of the Dimensions.Guide project for Casa BRUTUS's 'A Wall Newspaper' section covering the history of the project and the intentions of the database effort.

Cover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazine
Cover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazine

PROJECT IMAGES

Series of 3D objects from dimensions.comSeries of 3D objects from dimensions.comSeries of 3D objects from dimensions.comSeries of 3D objects from dimensions.com
Collection of 3D drawings of assorted layout configurations from dimensions.comCollection of 3D drawings of assorted layout configurations from dimensions.comCollection of 3D drawings of assorted layout configurations from dimensions.comCollection of 3D drawings of assorted layout configurations from dimensions.com
Collection of 2D drawings of assorted Humans from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted Humans from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted Humans from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted Humans from dimensions.com
Collection of 2D drawings of assorted animals from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted animals from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted animals from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted animals from dimensions.com
Series of 2D drawings of various 2D Furniture pieces from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D Furniture pieces from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D Furniture pieces from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D Furniture pieces from dimensions.com
Scaled group of 3D sporting topics modeled for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 3D sporting topics modeled for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 3D sporting topics modeled for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 3D sporting topics modeled for the dimensions.com database
Series of 2D drawings of various 2D building components from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D building components from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D building components from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D building components from dimensions.com
Collection of 2D drawings of assorted layouts from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted layouts from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted layouts from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted layouts from dimensions.com
Combination of the primary 2D homepage grid from dimensions.comCombination of the primary 2D homepage grid from dimensions.comCombination of the primary 2D homepage grid from dimensions.comCombination of the primary 2D homepage grid from dimensions.com
Scaled group of 2D fixtures drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D fixtures drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D fixtures drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D fixtures drawn for the dimensions.com database
Series of 3D models of various 3D furniture from dimensions.comSeries of 3D models of various 3D furniture from dimensions.comSeries of 3D models of various 3D furniture from dimensions.comSeries of 3D models of various 3D furniture from dimensions.com
Scaled group of 3D fixtures created for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 3D fixtures created for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 3D fixtures created for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 3D fixtures created for the dimensions.com database
Scaled group of 2D transport vehicles drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D transport vehicles drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D transport vehicles drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D transport vehicles drawn for the dimensions.com database
Collection of 2D drawings of assorted sport topics from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted sport topics from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted sport topics from dimensions.comCollection of 2D drawings of assorted sport topics from dimensions.com
Collection of 3D models of assorted building components from dimensions.comCollection of 3D models of assorted building components from dimensions.comCollection of 3D models of assorted building components from dimensions.comCollection of 3D models of assorted building components from dimensions.com
Series of 2D drawings of various 2D digital objects from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D digital objects from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D digital objects from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D digital objects from dimensions.com
Cover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazineCover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazineCover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazineCover and interview with Bryan Maddock about Dimensions.Guide from the Casa BRUTUS September 2019 magazine
Collection of 3D digital devices created for dimensions.comCollection of 3D digital devices created for dimensions.comCollection of 3D digital devices created for dimensions.comCollection of 3D digital devices created for dimensions.com
Scaled group of 2D pop culture topics drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D pop culture topics drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D pop culture topics drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D pop culture topics drawn for the dimensions.com database
Series of 2D drawings of various 2D objects from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D objects from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D objects from dimensions.comSeries of 2D drawings of various 2D objects from dimensions.com
Scaled group of 2D plants drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D plants drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D plants drawn for the dimensions.com databaseScaled group of 2D plants drawn for the dimensions.com database

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Seating design is vital in fostering communal interactions in shared spaces. Rooted in the organic growth principles of the Metabolist movement and the transformational geometric language of digital Metaballs, Meta-Bench forms an experiential seating system which individuals can move and adjust.
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