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Just came across this video by the YouTube channel “The Aesthetic City”. Next to “Not Just Bikes”, this channel on architecture and urbanism provides something I felt was direly needed: bringing back a sense of appealing regional historical, friendly character to buildings. Call it modern nostalgia. Somewhere people want to be to admire the sights and not just pass through. Modern techniques and old techniques together ought to be able to enhance architecture. Recently there have been more amazing urban planning projects that bring together new construction and urban planning with an “older”, more traditional regional aesthetic. The thing is, these buildings make people feel at home by connecting to and allowing to feel pride of their heritage, as well as inspire creativity, a sense of well being and slowing down. Whereas modernism has no clear (regional) roots, often isn’t very inspiring. In fact to me it can be quite repetitive and boring even since there are few shapes used and rarely connects with people. What I often also miss in buildings is a sense of practicality and functionality. Space is frequently wasted (empty thick walls and weirdly angled hallways you can’t really use for anything but standing, instead of providing useful storage space in a dense and cramped environment). I’ve even seen requests for safety features (railings) at the center of dangerously steep and very wide stairwells in a grammar school be vetoed by the architect, because the architect thought it too ugly and cluttering “the view on the stairs”. Which to me says that architecture was not just a narcissist, but grossly incompetent as he put his own ego and “style” over the actual safety of children. An actual creative architect could turn a safety feature into something beautiful to look at that complements the stairs. But with just straight or bare lines allowed in modernism, there isn’t much to play around with either. I think this video had a great point that was made about style, materials and techniques. I think it could put a bit more emphasis on human centric design, though I guess that wasn’t the core message of this video and may be a topic for another time. https://lnkd.in/ehTp6bxi

Very often, I read the phrase: architecture is a form of art. Let's stop saying that architecture is a form of art because, as the Latin expression "Ars gratia artis" states, art exists for its own sake, excluding any purpose other than pure and disinterested beauty: utilitarian, moral, political, social, or religious. In architecture, it is impossible to make this exclusion and leave only beauty, because, in addition to having an aesthetic function, especially nowadays, it needs to be FUNCTIONAL, tailored to humans. If we had beautiful buildings that were not functional, they would have no value. Architecture also involves many more factors and professional figures to be considered simply a form of art, taking into account the ECONOMIC, TECHNICAL, and LEGAL factors essential for the design, construction, and maintenance of the building throughout its lifecycle. There is a creative part in architecture, but it cannot be considered a form of art because that part is not the only indispensable one for a construction. A beautiful building that is not functional will never be enjoyed by its users; a functional but unattractive building will paradoxically have a longer lifecycle.

🏛️🗳️ Explore the compelling world of political architecture, where power meets form! More than just aesthetics, these buildings convey a society's values, desires, and power dynamics. They transform into symbols, monuments, and instruments of political control. Discover how architecture shapes our society! #PoliticalArchitecture #PowerAndDesign #CivicSymbols

Fascinating thoughts in this article! Engage our brains with complexity, emotion, fascination, and longevity in our architecture both inside and out! Our construction should be artistic.

Learn Architecture like never before from most engaging online courses at Eduwik.com The Evolution of Humanity without Architecture. Read Full Article>https://ow.ly/xYI150RgWpI Since, architecture serves as a fundamental aspect of human civilization, influencing societies, cultures, and the landscapes we inhabit. Imagining a world without architectural influence provides a unique perspective on the course of human development. #branding #environment #education #fashion #architecture #arquitectura

🌍 Sustainability in Architecture is not a trend, it is a responsibility. Architects hold the power to create environmentally-conscious designs to meet the needs of today as well as preserve the resouces for tomorrow. 🌱 Intergrating sustainable practices such as using natural local materials, passive techniques or green roofs, in design not only reduce the environmental impact but create resilient & energy-efficient spaces that enhance the well-being of users. 🌿 Involving sustainability in student projects is an excellent practice as it helps to explore the practicality of design along with the aesthetics. Read the following articles on our website to study how SADA students emphasize on sustainability in their architectural designs: Artist Residency Design by Dua Khalid: https://lnkd.in/ds62ZC7N School Design by Saman Malik: https://lnkd.in/dzEAMrkw

Why architecture must be beautiful

Íñigo Cornago Bonal is, or has been at various times, an artist, teacher, architect, urban planner, researcher… But one common theme is his belief in democratisation of the built environment. “Its design and management has massive implications for us all. When so much is at stake, people deserve to have a say.” His conviction naturally led to a fascination with his current research topic: the re-emergence of the ‘open building’-approach. Largely forgotten by the turn of the century, this flexible form of housing construction might be making a comeback. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDRt6CWE #research #design #builtenvironment #openbuilding #flexible

How Architecture Can Make Indigenous Traditions Visible First Nations architect Wanda Dalla Costa’s designs reflect Indigenous culture, proving that buildings can be much more than “little boxes.” “People are starving for wisdom on this subject." https://lnkd.in/gN-m2rx3 #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousWisdom Ray Fisk Rodoula Tsiotsou #IntergenerationalWisdom #Architecture #ServiceEcosystems #Services #ServiceResearch #Marketing #Traditions #IndigenousTraditions

The Architecture of Happiness "The Architecture of Happiness" is a book by author and philosopher Alain de Botton that explores the relationship between architecture and human emotions. Here are the 5 most important points about the book ; 1. Standards of architectural beauty have changed over time. Historically, there were clear standards like classical and Gothic styles, but today there is more diversity in what people find beautiful. 2. Buildings and objects speak to us, reminding us of people and evoking memories. Our appreciation for certain architectural styles often relates to our personality traits and values. 3. Architecture can influence our emotions and behavior. Well-designed spaces can bring out certain aspects of our personality, while poorly designed spaces can negatively impact our mood. 4. While architecture can be used to project false ideals, it can also genuinely improve people. Beautiful surroundings can inspire us to live up to certain ideals or values. 5. We appreciate architecture that is elegant, coherent, and understands our human nature. Balance is key - we need some order, but too much order becomes boring. Complexity adds interest to ordered spaces.