Architecture

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3. Patterns

4. Angles and Shapes

5. Surroundings

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1. The last sentence of the story says

"I believe that more and more, we are defining our environments not as the spaces themselves, in terms of the buildings or architecture, but rather by the objects and devices that we buy and surround ourselves with. ... I would like that message to carry through universally," Seymour said.

Please write at least 2-3 sentences on what you think about this statement, you should explain why you agree or disagree.

I agree, we have new inventions and a constant outlet for entertainment, admiring architecture seems like an afterthought now. In this age we look at what will entertain us, please us visually, or what we can buy, we no longer look at where we are but what's being held inside. I think that it may be a problem because we're no longer getting the calm of surveying our surroundings.

As an aspiring photographer how does this make you feel about your photography?
I feel like I have to grab the attention of a viewer, as a product would but that my photo wouldn't be interesting enough if it was not showing something a product that could be used by consumers.


2. When you looked through the images, did you want to visit this place and take your camera?
No, I would have wanted to look around at all the little trinkets.

3. What do you think it would be like to be the child of someone who worked at this place?
I think it'd be fun but also overwhelming. I'm guessing parents work long shifts to accommodate so many customers so it'd be boring after a while to be in the same place. It'd be fun if they let you play with the toys or meet other kids. It may be overwhelming to always be surrounded by piles of plastic colors.
4. Please take a screen shot of your favorite image and tell me why it is your favorite.

This is my favorite photo because it looks most intricate, you can see the products in detail and I think that's nice.

Architecture preview part 2

Go back to Architecture preview #1. For the 5 buildings you picked out for that assignment, I want you to go find 1 photo for each of the prompts listed above. Find one image that shows details, one for light, one for patterns, one for angles and shapes and finally one image for surroundings for EACH of the five buildings. Post these images on your blog in a new post called Architecture preview #2. You should label each image and you should post a total of 25 images today. I know that it might be hard to find each of these for your selected building, but do the best you can. If you absolutely cannot find an image that works for one of the prompts, indicate that in your blog post. Do NOT turn in less than 22 images.

Nautilus House, Mexico
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La Pedrera, Spain
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National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
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Krzywy Domek (The Crooked House), Poland
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Habitat 67, Canada
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Architecture preview 1

Answer the following questions: Nautilus House, Mexico
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Javier Senosiain
2. When was it built? 2006-2007
3. Where is it located? Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? It is a private building which is currently the home of a family.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? Yes, $218,000
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
Yes, a family wanted to live in an unconventional home that made them feel more of a part of nature.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I first picked this building because I saw that it's in Mexico and I've never heard of it. I am originally from Mexico which i why it peaked my interest. Then once I googled the pictures of the house it sparked more interest because I've never seen architecture like that. I appreciate the architect's use of color and natural lighting, I feel as though not enough homes have those qualities and it makes the house that much more special.



Answer the following questions: La Pedrera, Spain
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Antoni Gaudí i Cornet and Josep Maria Jujol i Gibert
2. When was it built?1906-1912
3. Where is it located? Barcelona, Spain
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can visit buy must buy tickets.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? I could not find this information.
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was meant to break the conventions of architecture at the time. It was characterized by asymmetry which brought many critics to it.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)
I picked this building because I googled a picture of it and it seemed familiar. It reminded me of the Chartres Cathedral for some reason even though they look completely different. When looking at the history I was very shocked to see when it was built because I know it would have been controversial to build something like this in 1910 but change sparks from something different.



Answer the following questions: National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Paul Andreu
2. When was it built? 2001-2007
3. Where is it located? No.2 West Chang'an Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can visit, when you purchase a ticket to view a performance.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? More that 3 billion Yuan
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? China needed a performing arts center that'd be multi purpose. It has an Opera hall, a music hall, and theatre hall.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) I picked this building because it seemed simple, it's not. It seemed small, it's not. It's actually ten stories tall but underground. I think it's crazy that they built so deeply underground and that it has around 165,000 square meters of space which hold an opera hall, Music hall, theater and art exhibition halls, restaurants, audio shops, and other things.



Answer the following questions: Krzywy Domek (The Crooked House), Poland
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Szotyńscy & Zaleski
2. When was it built? 2004
3. Where is it located? Sopot, Poland
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can visit.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? I could not find this information.
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? the building was meant to demonstrate tradition in Poland but through a warped fairytale mirror, it was inspired by the illustrations of Jan Szancer.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) I picked this building because it seemed like a one of a kind. It seems unnatural but is not uncomfortable to looking at, making it intriguing. i think it's cool that anyone can visit it because it's a part of a shopping center, I think it's good to normalize the differences around us, like the architecture, so that we don't look at it as something completely extraordinary and just make it normal but admirable.



Answer the following questions: Habitat 67, Canada
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Moshe Safdie
2. When was it built? 1967
3. Where is it located? Montreal, Canada.
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can rent one of the homes if you decide you'd like to live there.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? $140,000.
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was supposed to be affordable housing for many people.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) I chose this building because I thought it was cool that these little houses made a mountain shape. It seems unreal or minecraft like and it's weird that it was made in the 60's because I never would have guessed that. I think it's really col as well that the architect wanted social integration through architecture, it's really cool that he tried to make a difference through housing and art.

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