Would you agree with me, if I said that modern architecture is hideous?
I look to the end of the Art Deco movement as the herald of the degradation of architecture as an art. Where once, there was a balance between opulence, ornementation and practicality, it seems that most architects today are draughtsmen that have little imagination beyond their pencil, ruler and potractor. Hell, most modern buildings I see being erected resemble either poorly put together peices of plastic, a glass box or some combination thereof. Architects are even contaminating older buildings, like has been done with places like the Reichstag building (just look upon that hideous dome atop it, compare it to the old design and tell me that it suits the rest of the building).
I would like to know your thoughts on this. Please feel free to share your opinion on this matter.
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I would agree that trying to combine modern and old styles of architecture just doesn't work, and the Reichstag building is a perfect example of this.
Fucking hell, that dome looks like an eyesore. It ruins the entire building and makes it unappealing to look at. I wish they would have rebuilt the original dome so that it's one style.
I like that London, while retaining a tone of old style structures, still has quite a few skyscrapers with designs that stand out, but in a creative and interesting way rather than just being weird like the Eureka Tower in Melbourne.
See? I like how some of these buildings look. And then there's the Eureka Tower, which just looks weird.
I will admit that Londonian skyscrapers, while not what I would call good architecture, do indeed juxtapose well with the rest of the city, in comparison to the Eureka tower, which stands out like a pair of skate shoes with a tailor-made suit for the races.
And in regards to the dome, that is one of my points precisely.
I know that our cities are not such logistical hell as fictional Coruscant but it seems like we're getting there.
Complex structures are cool until someone has to maintain them.
Modern architecture can be hideous but there are those gems that are like, wow.
I really don't like modern architecture. Probably the ugliest building is the Centre Pompidou, along with about half of Abu Dhabi.
Nope
I like some of it. I really like the Sydney Opera House, especially how it fits in with the ocean. It looks like sails from one side, and like clam shells from the other.
The 2nd one you showed is just weird, but the rest are honestly fine. The Eureka Skydeck (which I've driven past multiple times) is actually really beautiful up close, especially when the sun shines on it.
That first one looks cool to me. But I guess it's just personal preference.
Honestly, I like modern architecture. It just shies away from the norm, which gives it that uniqueness.
When I say "Modern Architecture", I refer to relatively recent examples (i.e. 80s through to today). This building was designed in the 50s.
I will agree that it is impressive, though.
Do you think you could please give me more details as to what you describe when you say the "norm"? Normality is a very loose and obtuse term.
I agree. I saw an extension put on a library built in the 1800's, a stone building bastardized by adding on a super modern looking addition. Not only did the addition just look awful anyways, but to be connected with a historical building? Hideous.
Depends, for example I like Pompidou:
But I find this thing, made by a popular architect, hideous:
A concept picture of a Church going up locally that actually looks worse now it's being finished. The roof looks horrible. I'm sure it sticks out even further than the above picture for no reason.
New architecture is usually hit or miss. I don't really like how the Barclays Center in Brooklyn looks.
Now Bruce Ratner (responsible for building this arena) will be rebuilding the Nassau Coliseum and I am scared of what this thing will look like.
They did the exact same thing to the library where I live as well, which was also built in the 1800s.
Dear god! That colosseum looks as if it were being ridiculous for the sake of it!
I never gave it much thought.
Something I like to comprehend.
Why architects don't take a note of anime shows like Yu-Gi-Oh! when it comes to actually good looking futuristic buildings in a city.
Heartland City for example (although wasting electricity for cool looks is not favored in the real world.)
Well, 'the norm' does differ depending on the country/state you live in. It's different from the norm in my area (suburban Melbourne), although I do see some modern architecture in Melbourne quite often now.
Alright, then. Now I have a better idea. Thanks.
You do realize the bottom one is a home for Smurfs, right?
Modern architecture has declined in quality.
Then, Smurfs' tastes in architecture are more than crappy.
I'd say I'd disagree. Modern architecture follows a completely different style than that of historical architecture, it cuts it's own path.
This is the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, and a prime example of modern architecture. It is amazing something like this could even exist. It was constructed around 1983, and is a all throughout beautiful building. It is a building that is a stand out in modern times, how are you going to take this and compare it to something like the Greek Parthenon or The Palace of Versailles?
One aspect of modern architecture that I do like is the "folded" or "folding" house, when a house is built to fit into the landscape.
Not to offend you, but methinks that building you show to be simply too bland and neutral. It just looks like rectangles of plastic and glass peiced together, in my opinion. I would take the Parthenon and the Palace of Versailles over this any day.
I like the idea of the folding house, but this example looks a tad.............off. I cannot quite put my finger on it. Maybe it is the ramps?
Eh, to each their own.
The right edge seems awkward pointing upward, but other than that, I do like the design. I don't think that's meant to be a garage so I don't get the point. But if it were level or slanted the other way it would be really nice.
Plus the other buildings popping out in back don't help.
http://www.trendir.com/house-design/underground-wave-house-with-wildflower-and-herb-exterior-1.jpg
The world of architecture is in a state of disillusion. I can't emphasize the importance of low to the ground builds and perhaps underground buildings. But there are reasons to praise some designs. I've recently fallen I love with butterfly roofs and green building
This is a good one too
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