Architecture -

[francesco]

Architecture is often overlooked in art threads, which is a shame considering it's the only art form you can't avoid. So here's a thread for appreciation and discussion of the built environment​

 

[Revo]

Nice thread, but some of the images posted in OP are broken.

 

[francesco]

ye I fixed it

 

[Harlay de Champvallon]

Contrary to perception, the third last shows a Romano-Visigothic form of architecture. It was originally the church of St Vincent. Calling it the Great Mosque of Cordoba is false and cucked.

 

[DrainRedRain]

Nice to see people appreciating this form of art. Most people doesn't even think about architeture when they think about art, it's sad.

It was originally the church of St Vincent.

I remember I read something about it and I thought I was misremembering, but you're right

 

[francesco]

Contrary to perception, the third last shows a Romano-Visigothic form of architecture. It was originally the church of St Vincent. Calling it the Great Mosque of Cordoba is false and cucked.

I don't know what you're on about
Said church was demolished to build the current mosque. It's clearly built in an Islamic Moorish style which was somewhat influenced by late roman architecture but is very different. That's like saying Mexico City cathedral is actually the temple of Quetzalcoatl.

 

[Mister Qwerty]

Habitat 67

 

[Robert James]

I'm more partial to American Gothic, Admittedly it's because I grew up in Detroit but it was a great way to see what we could of had and to watch it transition into the blocky messes we are currently stuck with.

Though to be honest even when it transitioned into a more bland blocky design they new the interior was important.

Inside

Inside

To be honest Detroit has some pretty great architecture as long as you avoid the modern buildings.

 

[Pixy]

Brutalist buildings like Habitat 67 go really well when paired together with a decent amount of greenery. It would combat the 'oppressive' vibes some people claim brutalist structures give off.

Unfortunately, in the court of public opinion, Brutalist architecture and its history doesn't seem to warrant a desire to preserve it, from governments around the world.

One of the more famous brutalist buildings in Australia is former social housing that the NSW government sold off during a shortage of social housing in 2015, forcibly relocating its tenants. Weird optics, I know.

The architect, Theodore Gofers, was inspired by Habitat 67, which you can somewhat see in the building. It's been likened to 'a stack of concrete boxes'.

Personally, I find it looks a bit like lego.

There has been a long-running campaign to get it heritage listed, especially when the Liberals announced they were selling it off. The fact that the Liberals were in government probably played a part in the NSW Environment and Heritage Minister rejecting the attempt to get it heritage listed, despite the Heritage Council of NSW recommending it. Even the Lord Mayor of Sydney was in favour of getting it heritage listed.

 

[francesco]

Brutalist buildings like Habitat 67 go really well when paired together with a decent amount of greenery. It would combat the 'oppressive' vibes some people claim brutalist structures give off.

Unfortunately, in the court of public opinion, Brutalist architecture and its history doesn't seem to warrant a desire to preserve it, from governments around the world.

One of the more famous brutalist buildings in Australia is former social housing that the NSW government sold off during a shortage of social housing in 2015, forcibly relocating its tenants. Weird optics, I know.

The architect, Theodore Gofers, was inspired by Habitat 67, which you can somewhat see in the building. It's been likened to 'a stack of concrete boxes'.

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Personally, I find it looks a bit like lego.

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There has been a long-running campaign to get it heritage listed, especially when the Liberals announced they were selling it off. The fact that the Liberals were in government probably played a part in the NSW Environment and Heritage Minister rejecting the attempt to get it heritage listed, despite the Heritage Council of NSW recommending it. Even the Lord Mayor of Sydney was in favour of getting it heritage listed.

It's a shame people don't understand brutalism. I especially like ecclesiastic brutalism. There's something ascetically spiritual about naked concrete

 

[that jerk over there]

Le Corbusier likes this thread.

Let's talk about how great are Brutalist buildings! First stop, Robin Hood gardens.

Hm, no. What about La Fábrica?

A bit of green is good but... I don't know.

How to make a brutalist building: stack concrete as desired.

This bunker-looking thing is a hospital in Madrid, you guys. It sure radiates hope and will to live, uh? Compare it with the Kiev crematory:

Same. Fucking. Energy.

I have a complicated relationship with Brutalism. There are some seriously awesome brutalist buildings. But the vast majority are FUGLY and I don't want them near me.
Since this post is already long as it is, I'll spoiler some cool buildings.

Spoiler: COOL BRUTALISM

Edit:typos

 

[Mister Qwerty]

Parliament Hill

Spoiler: interior

The Library of Parliament

Spoiler: Interior

 

[francesco]

Brick expressionism was an interesting short-lived style developed in Weimar Germany

 

[francesco]

The unbuilt Palace of the Soviets in Moscow. Construction actually started but was never finished due to ww2.
495 meters with a giant Lenin statue on top

 

[ShortBusDriver]

 

[The best and greatest]

Contrary to perception, the third last shows a Romano-Visigothic form of architecture. It was originally the church of St Vincent. Calling it the Great Mosque of Cordoba is false and cucked.

Tbh I thought it had the look of a conquered romanesque building

I don't know what you're on about
Said church was demolished to build the current mosque. It's clearly built in an Islamic Moorish style which was somewhat influenced by late roman architecture but is very different. That's like saying Mexico City cathedral is actually the temple of Quetzalcoatl.

Well that explains it!

It's a shame people don't understand brutalism. I especially like ecclesiastic brutalism. There's something ascetically spiritual about naked concrete

Brutalism sucks because all the buildings seem to age super poorly and are boring to look at. There's no romance or warmth, just...LINES! The entire aesthetic scheme also invokes distant feelings of 20th century autocratic oppression that makes one uncomfortable while also making the whole scheme feel quaint and dated. Brutalism was a product of the crazy modernists who invented it alongside Russian communism and European Fascism.

Those interiors don't feel warm or inviting they are cold and oppressive and alienating.