Ver Une Architecture

Intro

Reminders to Architect

• As humans we are constructed to see forms in light not in darkness

• Simple and primary forms are more appreciated as they are easy to understand

• Engineers work along the line of good art by understanding of mathematics and geometry

• The problems of modern construction must have a geometric solution

• Engineers confine themselves with rules and restrictions however this also allows them to design clear, functional structures driven by strict mathematical and geometric truths that naturally evoke a powerful, graceful, and dynamic visual beauty

• Plan evokes order and the wilfulness of the design

• Architecture requires the necessity for order

Eyes which do not see

• Just like innovation of cars and airplanes it started with identifying a problem and then the realisation of how to approach this problem.

• Houses are just like machines and need to have a problem identified and efficiently fit its purpose to deal with that problem.

  • the house is a machine for living in

• Standards are what allows architecture to operate in logic

Architecture

• The business of architecture is to establish emotional relationships with raw materials

• Architecture made well can evoke emotion and create tangible relationships

• Plan starts from within to without where exterior is the result of interior

• Using elements of light and dark void and solid help form a space

• Design for the person and their journey/interaction with architecture not just large scale programmes

Creation of the mind

• Contour and profile represent the touchstone of the architect, a pure creation of the mind, and the dividing line between an artist and a mere engineer.

• New problems have emerged and new tools have been created that are capable of resolving these problems.

  • this new idea or resolution is against the ideas of the past then it is a revolution

• The primordial instinct of every human being is to assure themself of shelter

Engineers Aesthetic and Architecture