How Technology Has Changed Our Lives

On the intersection of pathways the system of traffic circle is used to prolong the walk focusing your attention of the vast space around if not, the focal point is the centre of the circle where an artistic sculpture will be on display. The principle of axis is also used in the shaded areas romantically incorporated for the public to rest and take it all in. The gardens serves a multi-purpose function for the public, with accommodating people getting married, function rooms and boardroom ideal for business conference meetings. The Gardens do accommodate any type of person, no matter the age or race, living up to its true status quo of being multicultural and

Technology is defined as machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge. Its original use was meant solely for the service of humans, however overtime it has evolved into something much different. What was originally meant to be an assisting piece of machinery has changed almost every aspect of our culture. The way we think, communicate, lie, and even love has been impacted by the use of technology, and all of this is has made for interesting pieces of literature. In pieces such as Her and I, Robot, we see the evolution of robots and artificial intelligence into a more empathetic and humanlike creatures. This gradual change in our views of robots overtime speaks volumes to the evolution of technology. Technology in literature has become a reflection of human beings themselves, mirroring the very qualities of ourselves that make us human. By looking at the personality that technology takes on in literature, we can greater understand the aspects of ourselves that truly make us human.

Vittirio Gregotti is describing the courtyard as an architectural act par excellence saying :”The enclosure not only establishes a specific relationship with a specific place but is the principle by

The deliberate layout of the park grounds, the trees, the fading noises, the shrine being made the destination to the foot traveller, the contrasting design. All aspects combine, inviting me to experience the peace and beauty of the grounds, with the shrine as centrepiece. A place of significance. A sense of place. How wrong my assumptions were. What I believed to be a cold, depressing place was indeed something different altogether once I physically experienced it.

Throughout the entire design process of the Phoenix Center, Studio 6 has designed along the lines of incorporating the concept of split yet connected. Each structure works as a whole to meet the functions mentioned in the program, but in certain areas, the overall structure splits to form separate spaces. The equine center, clinic, treehouse, cabin, bathhouse, as well as the pavilion all have a sense of separate yet connected to allow for a sense of continuity throughout the site’s design.

Throughout literature, textual form manipulates audience understanding of the representation of landscapes through the exposure to deeply explored ideas; two literary works which have substantially shaped audience's understanding of the representation of landscape are Alain De Botton's 2003 literary non-fiction The Art of Travel (hereafter Travel) and Jules Verne's 1864 science fiction novel Journey to the Centre of the Earth (hereafter Journey). More specifically, De Botton's travel writing, as well as Jules Verne's adventure novel, has established and reinforced the restorative quality of natural landscapes through a provocation of the feeling of the sublime as well as curiosity within individuals. Whether real, remembered or imagined,

Walking out to the South Plaza is very easy on the eye compared to the sharp linear lines that construct the interior of the center. The plaza’s main focal point is its circular lawn in the center. The space is relaxing and welcoming. It made me feel how a public government owned space should, like everyone and anyone can spend time in it. The change in topography throughout the space created vertical planes without any stone walls or fences. Raised berms on the perimeter of the three other sides held conifers. These mature trees blocked the wind and bustle from the street without restricting the sun. If it were summer I’d imagine sitting on the benches that were against these to be a great example of the prospect-refuge theory. Having a sort of curving back to lean against, and a wide plaza to look at would be very enjoyable. The two birch trees in the center are just enough to produce some summer shade.

From the observation tower the horizontal building’s three parallel bands can be seen that extend into the lush landscape. The architects’ concept was to immerse the museum in nature by creating a set of three bracketed pavilions under one roof surrounded by gardens. The roof can be seen as

A courtyard traditionally served as a place for family gathering and living, a comfortable and cool place for sleeping during the hot summers, a safe area for the children to play, a

The use of natural resources to attract tourists, if successful, leads to the obligation of an infrastructure upon ‘nature’. Over time, it is the manmade structures that maintain the desirability of the tourist resort, not the natural features that prompted the original.(Ryan, 1991) Thus by focusing too much on attracting tourists

Staggered Flora is a center for large scale educational collaboration. Two buildings angle towards each other to form a central courtyard while appearing to be a support system for the second level. In addition, this level both literally and figuratively elevate the library and educational galleries. These space, are the only visible portion of the center from the parking lot, underscoring the importance of education.

With the addition of an amphitheater, I hope to bring more street performers to the square, which will then bring more people in to stay for longer periods of time while enjoying this time. With more trees than in the current plan, the strong winds will be buffered, allowing visitors to be more comfortable. The greater amount of green space hopes to draw more people in from the surrounding communities to relax and have fun outdoors especially in warmer moths of the year. The design of the pathways permits passersby to more efficiently get from one corner of the square to another. This redesign will also still allow for the square’s current uses to continue including the farmers market. Benches facing inwards on the paths will allow for people to better interact with one another and rest easily. These purposes will attract more people to the square and keep them there for

This central space really does operate as the heart of the building; it was a great place to plan my first move and start to explore Tate Modern in more detail. The Turbine Hall Bridge and its openings to the landscape on either side, felt like an extension to the bankside’s public realm.

Consolidation of power with a certain entity, be it, place, person, state etc, makes it the centre. Who or what ever the centre has power over becomes the margin. This concept of centre-margin might pose a dilemma similar to that of the chicken and the egg, as to which came first, the centre or the margin. The text can be used to clear this confusion. The rulers came together to build a system of government. People submitting to the form of government made the government powerful, thereby, making them the centre of the periphery that the citizens formed. Physical centre in the movie is a building called the “Equilibrium” which was the headquarters of the

he idea of being able to walk on top of the building is something that does not happen a lot. Connecting the public to the building should be more than just creating a fascinating and interesting facade. My idea is to describe how a building is able to connect to people, by allowing them to not just walk inside or around but on top of the building creating a public space. The reason why I chose this topic is that I wanted to make a connection to my studio project, and how I developed the idea for it. In addition, I wanted to compare it to the Oslo Opera House and how this assisted me in arriving at my final design. My studio project and the Oslo Opera House have a different scale however, I think they share some similar concepts. The idea of togetherness, open space, and easy movement access to the public, and most significantly its connection to the landscape.