Saturday, January 11, 2014

post 1/defining architecture

Submit a picture of an interesting/favorite/questionable work of architecture, along with a brief definition of architecture in your own words:

17 comments:

Kelsey said...

My definition of architecture would be art in a visual and physical accessible structure.

Link to example: http://www.ole.com.ar/basquet/Staples-Center-Angeles-All-Star_OLEIMA20110218_0072_13.jpg

Andrea Q.

Unknown said...

My definition of architecture is the art of constructing and designing a building.

David Pont

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=kkZWY8A9R-FC-M&tbnid=FjB09kKKUzdyeM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.creativebloq.com%2Farchitecture%2Ffamous-buildings-around-world-10121105&ei=PC3YUr-jN8PyoATXnoFI&bvm=bv.59568121,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNEvWhUymei_pRH8vxKjO_rVzvi5sw&ust=1389985127196049

Anonymous said...

Jeremy C.
what is architecture? Architecture is a structure, serving a function, and also contributing to the mood of one's current situation, or location.
This building is designed for function, but also gives the feeling of service provided will be technologically advanced.
www.lrsarchitects.com/market-sectors/.../cornell-west-office-building/‎

Unknown said...

My definition of architecture is the art of designing or building a structure.

link example http://dreamfundesign.com/architecture-design/amazing-egg-shaped-skyscraper-architecture-in-london/attachment/amazing-egg-shaped-skyscraper-architecture4

Eric v.

Unknown said...

My definition of architecture is a structure that is both functional and aesthetically relevant.

Unknown said...

My definition of architecture is a structure that is both functional and aesthetically relevant to the culture in where it is placed.

Link: http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/mexican-architecture-6317986.jpg

Junior R.

Unknown said...

My definition of architecture is something that can be seen as art (beauty), designed and built to serve a purpose for everyday people.
David Lee
http://artcocktail.mallforarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/5_moscow_pediatric_center-_art_architecture.jpg

Unknown said...

My definition of architecture is the aesthetics and function of a structure along with a "time stamp" of the era and environment of the structure.

Here are my two pictures one from above the building and one from the street level looking up
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/NewYorkStPatrick03.jpg

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/791932.jpg

and here is a video of the building,
http://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/

mialinn said...

Architecture is a form of art that provides people with shelter while giving people something aesthetically pleasant to view and be in.
Link to example: http://www.wallpaperss.com/wp-content/wallpaper/Taj-Mahal-Pictures.jpg

Anna Farjah said...

Anna Farjah

Architecture is not just an instant complete creation; it subjects to change and It is alive. It affects its surroundings and is under the influence of its surrounding. It creates a scene of location, identity, culture and function.

http://www.archdaily.com/441358/ad-classics-walt-disney-concert-hall-frank-gehry/

Unknown said...

Jimmy T
To me architecture is any building or man made object that serves a function.
So my picture is going to be the Central Library in Portland.

https://www.google.com/search?q=central+library+portland&sa=X&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS555US555&espv=210&es_sm=93&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDozcHqxKXfq6-gXF5WlVxrpFoUmlmTkpmXnqxQmaeQkF-UUlOYl6KA8MpRk6QKiNz0_RsKNssxTQrDcZOSirPgYubVFXB2BnluSUI9YVJULZ5cUmxCcxMy9zCXCjbwqjYsgjBLimDsk0ycnOBasAuNaoytUwxh3KMk4vTjVNgphakV5bDVFWY5iYbwFSlGOQVJcHNLS_IhkmAfQ3TUm5RVWyOsMU8PvsCI8stRnUuUf3k_Jyc1OSSzPw8fXgICfFxMAhBFKcVZSQlr3h1L2K3KtPFlZ9v_th-XrWJ87uQBQC3_94taAEAAA&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=LNLYUoCgDtWwoQSz9oHYBw&ved=0CHQQsAQ&biw=1517&bih=740&dpr=0.9

Matthew Wyble said...

Architecture to me is any type of structure that is built. It becomes a key part in the culture of an area, and an integral part of a person's daily life either in the function it provides or just by its ever presence.


http://www.graceandhebert.com/Portfolio/images/LSU-Union/LSU-Union-8.jpg

http://www.graceandhebert.com/Portfolio/Educational/LSU-Student-Union.html

Evan Wang said...

My definition of architecture is that regardless of the form of a structure and how it's built and what is it built of nor the location, as long as it can be appreciated by someone then that's all it takes for it to be a piece of architecture.

Anonymous said...

blergh

Anonymous said...

MY definition of architecture is something that can captivate us to think of someone past its temporal usues but challenges us to find the art behind it.

aaron J

Chun Guo said...

Definition of Architecture: anything made by human in the landscape that is meant to sustain human activities beyond transient utility purposes and built to connect individuals into a community.


link for building:

Bank Of China Tower, Hong Kong

https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/byES1oWPWOuZRI1CGGSJ_bfHyK01vbCp6430Xgl2iNpfmDImP2hGMQh3eay8MFAy09FdtIGNC2QhcYvlF_IITaL8Sq4c5QMJyQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://i1.trekearth.com/photos/88565/_igp7277nn.jpg

Unknown said...

I think architecture is a blend of fashion and function. A building that attempts to

connect with the culture of the day and does more than simply providing shelter. Or.. in

Poland's case, it's when someone builds
an upside down house

- Jeff M.