The Kansai International Airport designed by architect Renzo Piano is a very fascinating and unique building. It construction combines a man-made island, a high-tech new age looking structure and creative architectural design to create one of the biggest and most expensive airports in the world as seen to right in (Figure-1a). Human use of Kansai Airport is best expressed by the lecture topics discussed in class that include: Designation and Organization of Use, Architectural Determinism, Humanism at a Personal Scale, and Humanism at the Scale of Neighborhoods / Communities/Bureaucracies and Meaning in Architecture. In the Professor Speck’s class lecture over Designation and Organization of Use, there are many themes that I feel …show more content…
In this case is canyon is both the center of interest and the “gateway” to the rest of the terminal. In (Figure 4-a) right and above one can clearly see how the “canyon” along with the massive signs help to make Kansai International Airport more manageable and how it helps to cater to people on a more humanistic and personal scale. Humanism at the Scale of Neighborhoods/Communities/Bureaucracies is the next issue I will discuss and its connection with the Kansai International Airport. I think that buzzing, busy atmosphere makes the people in the terminal feel warm and jovial. While it could be argued that to many persons walking scurrying through the airport at the same time could be disturbing and annoying, I think that like the plants, stores and restaurant the sea of people helps to fill the gigantic inside space of the terminal. However, if Kansai were compared to a city I would definitely compare it to one of the larger metropolises in the US, simply because of number of people and the crowded feeling it gives off. I think that the feel in the terminal would be like an exaggerated effect of what west campus is like during the afternoon of a school day. Both require a lot of walking and there is almost no
An architect’s intention on how his or her design is to be viewed can be misconstrued in a variety of different ways. For example, dissecting the compositional and formal design of a building, with or without knowledge of the architect’s actual intent, is completely up to the interpretation of the person or persons researching or viewing the design. In my own research about the compositional and formal design of the Margaret Esherick House, designed by Louis Kahn, I have come to realize, with the help of scholarly resources, the direct intention of Louis Kahn’s design; in which this paper will come to analyze and explain. While compiling research about the Esherick house, I came across a very informative book, The Houses of Louis Kahn, written by George H. Marcus and William Whitaker. The Houses of Louis
A lot has happened in architecture since Louis Kahn death in 1974, some of it are really good, some are dreadful and we have different preferences about which is which. However, Kahn’s work look better than ever on its own terms. Better in its solidity and gravity. He was an architect of beautiful contradictions and one of the few to create architectural elements out of scale with the human figure. His buildings are very elegantly designed but are constructed of basic, often crude materials. Consisting of
Architecture performs the new formulation and reproduction by formatting actions in order to accommodate to the existing environment. The basic practice of the architectural space is to reform the object of architecture on the site. People have built a natural environment for themselves by starting the first shelter since they are in the world. The built environment that undergoes continually a transformation and change has evolved to be closely associated with people and the lives of people. At this point, the relationship between architectural and urban voids came into prominence. So, what is the void? How is it designed? And how can the void contact its inside and outside? or What is the potential of voids?
An architecture scavenger hunt is an exercise where a person – the hunter – would go out and scout several different buildings primarily for the different and iconic architectural designs. The success of the scavenger hunt depends on the number of buildings a person is able to identify and the variations in the design of the identified buildings. It would not be essential to go round recording similar designs. The most iconic designs today are the Romanesque designs because of the History of the Ancient Romans and how they influenced modern civilization. In addition, many Romanesque designs are showed on Television. In this particular scavenger hunt,
Architecture should reflect meaningfully all aspects of the society’s past-present-future. There is a need to introduce architecture that respects the environment, the people, and reflect the identity of the place.
A history of a building can be of interest to many people. This may be someone’s academic project or even a project of a company. It could also be out of personal interest, just curious to know more about a specific building; like the one they are living or working in or some other popular monument. Whatever the reason may be, it is possible to obtain detailed information regarding every aspect of a building. This can be done, but requires a lot of patience and plenty of research. There are many sources that can be used. Some of the more popular sources are books, the online data available via the Internet, a Public Library and many more like offices of public records.
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Research 40’ transportable shipping container homes and list unusual/eye-catching design elements implemented that catch your attention:
The article suggests that the Todai-ji was a very important building. The name Todai-ji literally means “Great Eastern Temple”, which can already give one the idea that the large building was superior in many ways. The article also explains that “When completed in the 740s, Todai-ji (or “Great Eastern Temple”) was the largest building project ever on Japanese soil. Its creation reflects the complex intermingling of Buddhism and politics in early Japan. When it was rebuilt in the 12th century, it ushered in a new era of Shoguns and helped to found Japan’s most celebrated school of sculpture.” This clearly shows that the Todai-ji was the largest construction project ever in ancient Japan, and the completion reflected the collaboration of Buddhism
This book was written by Juhani Pallasmaa with regard to ‘Polemics’, on issues that were part of the architecture discourse of the time, i.e. 1995. It is also an extending of ideas expressed in an essay entitled “Architecture of the seven senses” published in 1994.
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Whether it be and architectural response to a state of war, a public works project indicating the actual role of a governing body, or a built environment designed to impose and promote a future of cultural assimilation, architecture, and environmental design are tools being used by both subjects and the enforcers of the social contract to convey their will and intention. While it may seem that with the United States in the hands of a seemingly aimless land developer that country would be on a likewise tumultuous trajectory, but the built environment tells another story. I leave you with this image showing, in truth, that the power of the of the governing body resides and is subject to the will of its constituents. And that while architecture and the built environment are generally seen to be focused on a scale of grandeur and imposition, simple architectural interventions have the ability to convey the intent of those under the social contract and their resolve to uphold
Architecture is the creation of buildings. As time goes by, some of them will get torn down and some of them will be abandoned by the public. However, they all have life and stories behind. They are designed and built by a group of architects who devote their time and effort into the creation. Every building matters, especially those that have significance in history. When those buildings are abandoned, it is important and highly necessary to reinvigorate the building, either with a different function or maintain its original function, as long as the use of historic buildings is being inherited. This project is a case study that analyzes the transformation of a historic heritage, Finger Wharf, in Sydney, Australia. It will cover the strategies and design ideas when transforming the wharf to a hotel. In a broader sense, this is the analysis of the interior reinvigoration of a historically important site.
As discussed in previous projects, an airport is a significant element in any community. This element has a direct and an indirect impact on the community. With the establishment of an airport, many businesses start to facilitate the construction works. After operating the airport, many businesses start to facilitate the airport’s operations. In addition, the airport itself hires staff to run the business. Moreover, airports contribute to the surrounding communities.
The book consists of twelve chapters that propose this idea that designers should explore the nature of our senses’ response to the spatial built forms that people invest their time in. It tries to cover a specific topic in each chapter that in order to deconstruct the book, it is necessary to cover each chapter individually.