architect's words

[studio]

sometimes what architect says would end up with what architect builds. This is the spiritual source of a building. Words can be anything, but experiencing of a building would be emerged based on the words that said. So, you start your design with the words or ....?

[wilky9]

sometimes what architect says would end up with what architect builds. This is the spiritual source of a building. Words can be anything, but experiencing of a building would be emerged based on the words that said. So, you start your design with the words or ....?

 

[rotten42]

and sometimes architects are just full of sh&t!

[William Alexander]

Words as is "Architecture" as a lnaguage just mere expressions of what the minds eye sees or can be developed to see in incredible depth.

 

The 'vision' /design always seems to come first, communication about it is generally sh#t, although words can be used like a hammer and chiesel to scuplt itno a viable-buildable-usable form

[vizwhiz]

sometimes what architect says would end up with what architect builds. This is the spiritual source of a building. Words can be anything, but experiencing of a building would be emerged based on the words that said. So, you start your design with the words or ....?

 

but what if?

 

a client Tells you 'what' They want, but you can not SEE That?

 

so which comes 1st? words as in programming a building look & feel

or does The 3d spatial vision? which may only 'develop' as Time goes by

 

interesting question

 

Randy

[alexg]

That is exactly right. The catchphrase (words) should be the essence of the design. Successful competition winners are the ones that has the most applicable 'words'. Just have a look at Renzo / Libeskind's projects.

 

great architecture - you can feel the words while experiencing the design.

good architecture - you can relate the words directly to the design

not so good architecture - can't feel the relations at all.

[AJLynn]

I think you could also make a reasonable argument for:

 

Elegant architecture - you don't need words.

[alexg]

I think you could also make a reasonable argument for:

 

Elegant architecture - you don't need words.

 

 

Fantastic arch - speechless

[studio]

Fantastic arch - speechless

i would say

FANTASTIC 'GRAPHIC' - wordless

 

However, great architects need words to express their works , like zaha hadid, libeskind, they have their own strong theory behind the words/works

[alfienoakes]

''Where do architects and designers get their ideas?'' The answer, of course, is mainly from other architects and designers, so is it mere casuistry to distinguish between tradition and plagiarism?

 

Stephen Bayley 1951-, British Design Critic

 

See.. All architecture is basically the same... Just altered a little..

[vizwhiz]

what happened To

 

????

 

building codes, zoning codes, design review meetings

pre-design site and building programming with The client(s)

 

what, no construction documents ????

 

after a building is built one might be speechless or at a loss of words

but The process of building anything requires a LOT of communication

 

To develop The design intent That meets all requirements

 

how many buildings (if any) have ever been built without prior communication

 

????

 

The 3d Image is only AFTER all of The design intent has been Thoroughly discussed

 

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just some idle curiosity

 

randy

 

o no 666 The devil made me do It

[William Alexander]

How does it go with Architecture......Design is less than 2% of the total process and the entire focus of most 'Architects'. Design first or words first is a wonderful alagory.....

 

WDA

[vizwhiz]

some interesting words about Frank LLoyd Wright from a soon To be

published book (written by the daughter of another famous person).

 

The quotes are about Life and Training at Taliesin, Wisconsin.

 

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"Actual classes, as such weren't taught, but technical questions were answered by senior apprentices and one "learned by doing", (in fact that was their motto.) Mr Wright's complete files were available for study. Anyone could trace the creation of a building from the first inquiring letter, through the rough suggestions, adjustments, expense details, additions, compromises, final plans and photographs of the completed result. A real education. And actively participating with Mr Wright on his current projects was an invaluable opportunity."

 

**

 

randy