My visit to the crystal was part of a class trip, I have never visited the crystal before so I was excited to see what it could be about. The architecture was beautiful from the start of the journey to the end.
Here are the pictures:
This was a building in construction that we saw whilst walking to the crystal,I thought this building was beautiful and the construction lines and planning only enhanced its aesthetical form and spatial presence. I wandered what it would be like if buildings took on this form as their final finish and how that would affect architecture as a whole. To have "unfinished" buildings as a way to combat the way society presents the "right" and "perfect" image consistently in all medias. To praise an image of truth, of how we as individuals naturally are rather then by who we are expected to be. This way of thinking also made me realize one of the many ways architecture can be used to create (visual) impact, more specifically the wide influence architecture really has. I expect this building to be a success with its final product, as with just its construction form it has impacted my train of thought and encouraged me to reflect upon my surroundings and its impact.
This was the building of "The Crystal". The building was beautiful and spatially communicated really well with its surroundings from the style of the architecture (which followed the same style of the surrounding architecture) to the rhythm created by the forms contrasting shapes which reinforced and empahsised its visual engagement and interaction to the civilians nearby. The buildings overall aesthetical form and shape also complimented its surroundings really well, in addition to this the buildings exterior and surroundings (green grass) also linked very well with the purpose of the building which was of sustainability and creating a greener, safer, and overall better environment for all in the near future. The two colours green and blue were very effective in luring individuals in with its soft presence but then trapping their attention with its strong exterior. It also made the building seem as if it was a part of its own dimension, as the floors nearby were all made of concrete, I liked this element as it gave the building its own individuality. An element that will encourage those visiting and seeing it to remember it.
Next was the interior of the building, here are the pictures.
The interior of the building did the exterior of the structure justice as it interacted well with the user, as it felt as if you were visually exploring and playing with they structure, in addition to this I also really liked the way the architect used the what formed the base of the exterior of the building to become part of the main features of the interior of the building. This also linked again with the purpose of the building, making a statement of sustainability, how less can be made into more, and create more of an effective and enjoyable experience, maintaining a minimalistic style.
Next we were exploring through the exhibition of the crystal, here are the pictures.
This was just a model of the building with its surrounding environment, however the reason that I really liked it was because it made me realize what I wanted my final model to be, more specifically how I wanted it to look like and its overall quality. It made me reflect upon how when great care is taken to make something, it always shows in the finish of the piece, in addition to this I also set up a target for myself that with my own model I will aim to attain a similar finish and quality. This also gave me an insight into how architectural model making and planning goes, more specifically how with the addition of one new building, an architect must see how this affects a whole entire area/city, not just the space that surrounds it. To see how it affects the city's overall skyline (if it contributes towards it), if it ruins the visual flow of the whole of the area, and if so how to change that. To examine its spatial value and contribution
This was talking about the possible future of architecture and ways in which architecture can communicate with nature, but also how it can be combined with technology and our everyday lives. I personally have mixed views about this as I believe that we need to let go of this ideology that technology leads the way to the future. Technology is amazing and will always be relevant, but because of this we have stuck with the same concept of how our future should be, not excelling our creativity for other possible concepts and inventions. I think its time to begin a new idea, more specifically a new concept of what the future can be. It's more of a factor now of what it needs to be for us as consumers to be more responsible for our waste, and I just don't personally feel as if the idea I was presented with is what it should be. I believe we can do better to lead a new area of what tomorrow should and most definitely can be.
This was a selection of videos talking about topics that relate to the themes that were part of the exhibition, I chose to listen to the Daniel Libeskind video as he was one of the architects involved in the deconstructionist architectural movement. In the video he explains his perspective of cities, sustainability and the overall theory behind it. What I liked about the video was that his way of speaking about it really made me see the beauty of cities and the architecture behind it. As when he talks about it, he doesn't unnecessarily over-complicate it but simply explains both the magic behind it, but also the purpose of it all and how how to succeed with it.
We then took the cable car to North Greenwich, here are the pictures.
The cable car ride was a lot of fun, however it was quite a challenge for me as I have a history of a fear of heights, regardless it was a wonderful experience and I'm glad I had the opportunity to take it. The view reminded me of the view from the top of St Paul's Cathedral, however with this view I was able to experience more of an insight of the spatial navigation and presence of the architecture in the area. It was also interesting to see the slight change in the buildings shape and form from one area to another, as if each area has a very distinct change that reflects the area and the people living in it.
Officially leaving the area of the crystal.
Arriving at North Greenwich
Overall the trip was very exciting and enjoyable, it related to my theme and my project proposal as it widened my understanding of a buildings lifestyle, and the importance of its sustainability for both ourselves as consumers and for the safety of the environment we live in. It made me question on what change we can attempt to make to create major improvements in sustainability. That effective sustainability is the future of design.
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