Ya_Big_Tree Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I looked around and I couldn't find a thread where other architecture enthusiasts could just discuss what they love about architecture and perhaps post some pics that you've taken of buildings or structures that you find visually appealing. I myself have a passion for structures. If my drawings didn't look so much like horrible farming accidents I probably would have chosen architecture or interior design as a career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 YBT, I posted a thread earlier about pursuing my M. Arch degree so I'm glad you started this thread. What do I like about architecture? That's hard for me to narrow down, but I find that I like designs that make good (and responsible) use of materials and where form and space dominate rather than decoration. Then the types of materials that are used politely accent and give personality to the building. Someone I knew a long time ago and inspired me is Kyle Webb. He was a student when I knew him, but he now has his own company in Vail, CO. He designs mostly high end residences in Vail and Beaver Creek as well as other places in the US and abroad. Take a look at his website: KH Webb Architects and look at the gallery page. The kind of work he does is in keeping with what I like about architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I had not heard of him, CT, but I just checked out the site and wow. I love big, open spaces with lots of large windows like the examples in the photo gallery. I'm a big fan of as much natural lighting as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 http://www.khwebb.com/gallery/img/10.jpg That's my fave of the bunch! I love his extensive use of windows that allows for maximum use of natural light. Probably cuts down on the energy costs. If you like Modern style structures you should check out the work of Kisho Kurokawa, a Japanese Architect since the 1960s. He's pushed the boundaries of structural possibilities for almost 50 years. One of his inspirations for design comes from biological structures. He's made plans for city designs in the shapes of Helix and genetic cells which I find really cool! http://www.kisho.co.jp/index.php He also has been the forerunner in creating some of the most mindboggling structures in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 You should see how he and his wife redesigned their house, which is also on his website in the "press" section. Santiago Calatrava is another popular architect/engineer whose work is very structural and bridges are his specialty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ May 2 2009, 05:44 PM) You should see how he and his wife redesigned their house, which is also on his website in the "press" section. Santiago Calatrava is another popular architect/engineer whose work is very structural and bridges are his specialty. We could have had a Calatrava bridge here in Atlanta. When officials were trying to design the new 17th st bridge, his name came up. Ultimately Atlanta decided that the basic, boring, par-for-the-course style bridge was much more aesthetically pleasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 QUOTE (Mara @ May 2 2009, 06:18 PM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ May 2 2009, 05:44 PM) You should see how he and his wife redesigned their house, which is also on his website in the "press" section. Santiago Calatrava is another popular architect/engineer whose work is very structural and bridges are his specialty. We could have had a Calatrava bridge here in Atlanta. When officials were trying to design the new 17th st bridge, his name came up. Ultimately Atlanta decided that the basic, boring, par-for-the-course style bridge was much more aesthetically pleasing. Wow that would have been really cool Mara! It's a shame how a lot of people choose boring building styles over aesthetically pleasing ones. I wish Toronto would enlist in more architects that think outside of the box. It's so boring architecture wise here. I wanna do some more traveling and see what the rest of the world has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Mara, I also agree. It could have been a money issue. Calatrava don't come cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ May 1 2009, 08:37 PM) I looked around and I couldn't find a thread where other architecture enthusiasts could just discuss what they love about architecture and perhaps post some pics that you've taken of buildings or structures that you find visually appealing. I myself have a passion for structures. If my drawings didn't look so much like horrible farming accidents I probably would have chosen architecture or interior design as a career. i love architecture, modern and old. for me, ill start w/ one of my favs.... ny's chrysler http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Chrysler_Building_by_David_Shankbone.jpg http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/8768167.jpg http://www.rumbugger.co.uk/NY%20025.jpg http://www.zimmerfamily.net/New_York/Chrysler_Zoom_10_img_0854.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/Chrysler_Building_at_night.JPG http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Chrysler_Building_Office_North_Facing_Window.jpg Here's a site with some fantastic information (look up other buildings too) http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Ch...r_Building.html Edited May 3, 2009 by lerxt1990 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I want to own this house: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Wrightfallingwater.jpg/399px-Wrightfallingwater.jpg Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" But I'd settle for one of these decidedly smaller, pre-fabricated, "spaceship" homes: http://www.berting.nl/futuro/pics/futuro1.gif http://www.berting.nl/futuro/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Sphinc-Tor Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I was in NYC last week and that place never ceases to amaze me with the architecture. Not just the sky scrapers, but the cut stone on the facades of some of those late 19th early 20th century structures...amazing!!!! What a city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ May 3 2009, 07:49 AM) I want to own this house: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Wrightfallingwater.jpg/399px-Wrightfallingwater.jpg Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" But I'd settle for one of these decidedly smaller, pre-fabricated, "spaceship" homes: http://www.berting.nl/futuro/pics/futuro1.gif http://www.berting.nl/futuro/ No you don't. It leaks badly. They can never seem to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ May 2 2009, 07:30 PM) Mara, I also agree. It could have been a money issue. Calatrava don't come cheap. It would have been purchasing a priceless work of art, pretty much. But geez, they could have found a less expensive, more attractive middle ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ May 3 2009, 07:49 AM) I want to own this house: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Wrightfallingwater.jpg/399px-Wrightfallingwater.jpg Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" But I'd settle for one of these decidedly smaller, pre-fabricated, "spaceship" homes: http://www.berting.nl/futuro/pics/futuro1.gif http://www.berting.nl/futuro/ I find FLWs things too sterile and too geometrical. Plus his houses while having a cool design leak a lot - not engineering friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Here's anothe rbuilding Ive always liked: The Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco, CA http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/6616486.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Transamerica_building_san_francisco.jpg http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/11423183.jpg Its just gorgeous, IMO. Its angles and lines play all kinds of tricks with your eyes, its fun to look at. http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Tr...ca_Pyramid.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 If youve got a few minutes, check out that greatbuildings.com site, they have great information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ May 3 2009, 08:00 PM) Here's anothe rbuilding Ive always liked: The Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco, CA http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/6616486.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Transamerica_building_san_francisco.jpg http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/11423183.jpg Its just gorgeous, IMO. Its angles and lines play all kinds of tricks with your eyes, its fun to look at. http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Tr...ca_Pyramid.html Woah I like that! It kinda sticks out like it's giving the sky the middle finger or something! Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 If you look at the second photograph you see all kinds of interesting architecture, older classic SF homes wiht the bay windows, more 50s/60ish modern, and all kinds of things. SF is a lot of fun if you like architecture/design (and you can walk over the gorgeous Golden gate and view the whole city). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ May 3 2009, 08:10 PM) If you look at the second photograph you see all kinds of interesting architecture, older classic SF homes wiht the bay windows, more 50s/60ish modern, and all kinds of things. SF is a lot of fun if you like architecture/design (and you can walk over the gorgeous Golden gate and view the whole city). Yeah. "You move me, you move me..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ May 3 2009, 09:13 PM) QUOTE (lerxt1990 @ May 3 2009, 08:10 PM) If you look at the second photograph you see all kinds of interesting architecture, older classic SF homes wiht the bay windows, more 50s/60ish modern, and all kinds of things. SF is a lot of fun if you like architecture/design (and you can walk over the gorgeous Golden gate and view the whole city). Yeah. "You move me, you move me..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ May 3 2009, 03:10 PM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ May 3 2009, 07:49 AM) I want to own this house: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Wrightfallingwater.jpg/399px-Wrightfallingwater.jpg Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" But I'd settle for one of these decidedly smaller, pre-fabricated, "spaceship" homes: http://www.berting.nl/futuro/pics/futuro1.gif http://www.berting.nl/futuro/ No you don't. It leaks badly. They can never seem to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (Mara @ May 3 2009, 11:26 PM)QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ May 3 2009, 03:10 PM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ May 3 2009, 07:49 AM) I want to own this house: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Wrightfallingwater.jpg/399px-Wrightfallingwater.jpg Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" But I'd settle for one of these decidedly smaller, pre-fabricated, "spaceship" homes: http://www.berting.nl/futuro/pics/futuro1.gif http://www.berting.nl/futuro/ No you don't. It leaks badly. They can never seem to fix it. And through subliminal suggestion, the occupants constantly have to go tinkle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 This is architecture: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/928700.jpg This is certainly not http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i27/Fridge-1967/IMG_3640.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I like both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ May 4 2009, 08:30 AM) I like both. It's relative to the purpose and the surroundings. You wouldn't put a church in a skyscraper (Oral Roberts notwithstanding), and a multinational currency trader would be out of place in a large stone building with flying buttresses, vaulted ceilings, and long skinny windows. Fridge, no fair comparing from the vantage point that you're in a country with thousands of years of recorded history. We in the USA only have 200 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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