#architecturaltheory

[studiokultuurscape]

Cycle of building: once a wharf, then a ruïn... What's the difference? Both are potential, just during another moment in the cycle....

Is this a building site or an abandonded building?

[archihaven]

Source: http://architectureofdoom.tumblr.com

[ianfulgar]

Henri Lefebvre's philosophy of space as a social product urges us to rethink how we design our urban environments. Our latest tower concept embraces this idea, using advanced synthetic materials to create a fluid, adaptable structure that responds to the city's evolving needs. Lefebvre believed that space is not a neutral container but a dynamic entity shaped by and shaping social relations. This design is a play to that belief, emphasizing the role of architecture in fostering a more responsive and inclusive urban environment. As we build the cities of tomorrow, it's crucial to ask: How can our digital designs reflect our time's social and cultural dynamics​​​​?

[normally0]

Intersections of Science, History, and Philosophy in Architectural Discourse

In the realm of architecture, the confluence of scientific principles, historical contexts, and philosophical inquiries offers a rich tapestry for critical analysis. The data provided presents a compelling exploration of these intersections, inviting us to delve deeper into the multifaceted nature of architectural discourse.

At the heart of the discussion lies the concept of the magic angle, a precisely defined angle with profound implications in scientific fields such as solid-state NMR spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging. From an architectural standpoint, the magic angle prompts reflection on the nuanced relationship between form and function. Just as scientific interactions depend on precise alignments, architectural elements must harmonize to create spatial experiences that transcend the ordinary.

Parallel to this scientific inquiry is the exploration of the Primitive Hut, a foundational concept in architectural theory that posits architecture's origins in the fundamental relationship between humans and their natural environment. This notion challenges architects to create spaces that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings, embodying what is natural and intrinsic. The Primitive Hut serves as a reminder of architecture's roots and the enduring relevance of contextual sensitivity and sustainability in design practice.

The discourse also delves into architectural responses to historical events, particularly wars. From restorationist approaches seeking to recreate pre-war conditions to innovative styles reflecting the need for progress, architects have grappled with reconciling the past with the imperatives of the present. This dynamic evolution reflects architecture's resilience and adaptability as a discipline shaped by socio-historical forces.

Central to the discussion is the work of Bruno Minardi, whose reinterpretation of the Primitive Hut in pieces like "Le bateau ivre" exemplifies architecture's transformative power. By situating the primitive hut concept within contemporary contexts, Minardi challenges traditional narratives and invites reflection on architecture's role in shaping perceptions and narratives. The incorporation of the magic angle into architectural form further blurs the boundaries between science and architecture, opening new avenues for exploration and expression.

Moreover, the mention of axonometric drawing and its inherent blind spot leading to the fourth dimension adds a layer of complexity to architectural representation. Architects confront the challenge of translating multidimensional concepts into two-dimensional drawings, highlighting the need for innovative visualization techniques.

In conclusion, the data underscores architecture's multifaceted nature, encompassing scientific inquiry, historical context, and philosophical discourse. By engaging with these intersecting realms, architects have the opportunity to transcend the ordinary and contribute to the collective human experience through the built environment. As critical observers, we must continue to explore these intersections and interrogate the implications for architecture and society at large.

[engineeringandarchitecture]

A campaign ad for universal design in Hong Kong To promote social integration of people with and without disabilities while matching the development in social welfare services. To you, it’s just a small step. What may be a simple task for you can be an impossible obstacle to overcome for others. Hong Kong PHAB Association is committed to integration between people with and without disabilities, to create a barrier-free society for all. . . #Accessibility #Accessiblebuilding #Design #Architecturaltheory #Architecturaldesign #barrierfree #disability #Universaldesign #Transportationplanning #Ergonomics #construction #interesting #beach #technology #accesible #amazing https://www.instagram.com/p/CW8I4pglHuw/?utm_medium=tumblr

[eksperiential-blog]

A Youtube comment on Daniel Liebsking TED talk: Architecture is a Language.

[lawsonhascake]

Snapped up a tasty new read. Amusingly passive-aggressive yet thoroughly informative so far. #Taschen #ArchitecturalTheory #BibliothecaUniversalis #architecturestudent

[johnmillunzidesign-blog]

Stacked #apartment : each 6 foot #module is stacked and joined with a #mullion to indicate it's #construction #architecture #facade #steelframe #prefab #cad #assembly #architecturaltechnology #industrialdesign #architectualdesign #architecturaltheory (at Maryland)

[architecturerookie]

Notes on: Of Pop and Prostheses Vienna 1965-72

This article written by Jon Cummings in 2001 explores ideas about wearable, architecture and the interest in pneumatics and transient environments heightened by aeronautical exploration. Wearable architecture was transient and avoided land ownership policies. The vessel was a form of freedom. The senses can be amputated. “a mobile architecture allows a unique symbiotic relationship with nature.” Pneumatic devices allowed separation from a corrupt society. He describes the idea of escaping reality or an existential existence in the final sentence:  “It represents a searching for an otherness always just beyond the grasp of our present temporal existence and the rigidity that most often structures our built environments.”

[sandytree1]

HITRECORD

HITRECORD is less about isolated individuals showcasing their work, and more about a community working together. So if you wanna dive in, this Collaborate Page is the place to get started. Challenges are bite-sized creative things to do. Projects are how we organize a set of related challenges towards the completion of a final piece. And our Productions are projects being distributed, published, or otherwise monetized, like tv shows, books, live events, etc.

/r/ComicBookCollabs. Creators helping creators make comics. In addition to finding collaborators, this is a great place for feedback and advice. Post your work! Ask for help! There are lots of writers and artists who are willing to discuss and critique your work. We have plenty of members who can answer your questions and give you tips regarding publishing and breaking into the industry. Now it's all up to you! Let's make comics!

/r/modelmakers/ is actually hobbyist making miniature tanks, planes, etc. I thought it was for building architecture and buildings, but there’s still stuff to be gained from here on how to make models in general.

https://www.reddit.com/r/architecture/ is maybe the best place to find a community of people interested in architecture. Wish I could find a place for hobbyist architects though..

https://www.reddit.com/r/InteriorDesign/  is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building. It is a multi-faceted profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment. These solutions are functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants and are aesthetically attractive.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryArchitecture/  Artwork of architecturally interesting buildings and structures. Build it and they will come.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArchitecturalTheory/ Welcome to ArchitecturalTheory. A (potential) community of redditors interested in the theoretical principles behind the Architectural pursuit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Construction/

https://www.reddit.com/r/renderings/  A place to discuss 3D visualizations / renderings in Architecture, Engineering, Medical, Product design etc..

https://www.reddit.com/r/archviz/

Model making with Sumit har noen fine model making videoer av kjente byggverk :)

Boligmarkedet

byggebransjen / -næringen /-industrien

arkitektindustrien

Hvem bygger? Kommer an på prosjektet. Konge vil be om slott og festninger. Staten om skoler og infrastruktur. Personlige byggherrer vil som regel bygge satt eget drømmehjem.

Arkitektur som en hobby

http://discoverahobby.com/learn/Architecture

Å tegne bakgrunner er en hobby knyttet til arkitekturfaget. Eller lage digitale versjoner av bygninger i Sketchup.

https://ask.metafilter.com/188887/Becoming-an-amateur-architect

https://www.oslo.kommune.no/politikk-og-administrasjon/byutvikling/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Worldprompts/

https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/

https://www.reddit.com/r/mapmaking/

TV set design

[studiokultuurscape]

Autumn lends Perspective

[ianfulgar]

Drawing on Henri Lefebvre’s concept of space as a socially produced phenomenon, our latest tower concept challenges the conventional understanding of architecture. Lefebvre’s work encourages us to view space as an active participant in forming social relations, and this tower embodies that philosophy through its innovative use of synthetic materials and fluid design. By rejecting static forms in favor of adaptable, responsive structures, this architectural play prompts us to consider: How can our buildings influence and be influenced by the social interactions they host? In this light, how does digitally born architecture become an authority for shaping the urban experience?

[normally0]

Obelisk Unveiled: Fire, Shadow, and the Psychogeography of Power

An obelisk is an enigmatic construction. It draws the eye, both as a cipher for an unwritten message of intelligence and, once built, as yet another gnomon in the long history of shadows. It sparks the imagination but serves no function beyond referencing fire—none more so than the Hartley Obelisk on Putney Heath. There, after the Great Fire of London, fire regulations were tested by encasing timber houses in metal plates. The obelisk marks the site where such a house was built and burned in a controlled experiment, hosting even the royal family for tea while flames attempted to consume the structure.

It was not until iron construction—exemplified in the fire-resistant faience cladding of Berlage’s Holland House—that modern fire laws were established in the City of London. The English understood the obelisk's role differently from the Romans, who amassed a collection of Egyptian monoliths as diplomatic trophies. In contrast, the Washington Monument once stood as the tallest structure in the world, with its stairway leading to an apex, with an elevator added later. Unlike Wren’s Monument in London, which ingeniously incorporated a zenith telescope within its stairwell, Washington’s obelisk remains a symbol rather than an instrument of discovery.

This drawing reinterprets the Washington Monument through the lens of Chicago’s psychogeography in the late 1980s—a city where the layering of histories and urban forces reshaped perception. Here, the monument is stripped of its monolithic presence, its structure partially eroded, exposing the skeleton of a stairway, emblazoned in red. No longer a seamless shaft, it becomes an artefact of transition, revealing the latent instability within symbols of power.

In such transformations, architecture exposes the forces that shape our collective psyche. The hand, sketching in unforgiving moments, captures not just a form but an era’s anxieties—perhaps a fleeting moment, perhaps a future yet unwritten, but always a reckoning with the past. As the world grapples with the weight of misconceived power, architecture, like music, becomes the true score of our existence, notating a future that we can occupy and defend.

#Obelisk #Architecture #Psychogeography #WashingtonMonument #UrbanHistory #FireRegulations #Symbolism #MonumentalArchitecture #Chicago1980s #Sketching #ArchitecturalTheory #PowerAndSpace #ShadowHistory #DesignNarrative #SpatialTransformation

[engineeringandarchitecture]

Beach in Turkey with accessibility features.👨‍🦽What do you think? People aren’t disabled, their city is. In Turkey, people with reduced mobility can access this beach and the sea thanks to a special access reserved for them. A great initiative that we would like to see around the world! Place: Kızkalesi, Mersin Province, Turkey. #Accessibility #Accessiblebuilding #Design #Architecturaltheory #Architecturaldesign #barrierfree #disability #Universaldesign #Transportationplanning #Ergonomics #construction #interesting #beach #technology #accesible #amazing https://www.instagram.com/p/CUaFyuelAlP/?utm_medium=tumblr

[eksperiential-blog]

The experience of meaning

The experience of meaning

Victorian engraving of an ancient view of the Parthenon, Athens.

Meaning when experienced, is the feeling of understanding, belonging and participating in a collective body of shared values and ideals.

In that sens, Architecture can be understood as the manifestation of that meaning in the public space, as well as the canvas on which artists and craftsmen, can express their own work. Thro…

[dciricborders]

The main research subject is the change of previous historical city borders, the particular architecture that replaces them, and the very architectural act of bordering or othering in contemporary conditions. The question underlined is not merely about the porous, unstable, and inconsistent boundaries of the contemporary city towards the form of the city-region, nor merely about its peripheries, about distant or dislocated possessions (as remote fragments covered by contemporary colonial strategies), but also about the change of the very matter, nature and position of those dividing forms, principles or entities. Specified as architectural ones, these forms were recalibrated in a way that abolishes center-periphery division and corresponding spatial configuration. The bordering role, or a position of architecture, connected with its material properties and impact, historically used to spatially reinforce different acts of (political, military, administrative, economic, cultural, etc.) division, has been questioned additionally by the introduction of the virtuality and virtual spatial control and design in architecture.

Ciric, Dragana. "Architectural Bordering: Concepts, Models, and Principles", in Bogdanovic, R. Third International Conference and Exhibition ON ARCHITECTURE - REWORKING THE CITY THROUGH NEW ARCHITECTURE, Conference Proceedings, Belgrade: STRAND - Sustainable Urban Society Association, 2015, pp.36-54, Dec 2015

https://www.academia.edu/19503517/Architectural_Bordering_Concepts_Models_and_Principles