Architecture vs History

[Sativarg]

Except that you can't build on silt,

Ah yes I hoped some one would point this out because I had addressed this in my plans. Very astute of you.

 

The technologies to save coastal regions have to use natures resources in order to conserve NRG and maximize efficiency. I propose the use of the power of water and the ingenuity of science to lift New Orleans above sea level not just now but into the future.

 

Yes silt is not good enough but when properly amended and with careful management silt can be very useful as part of a program to prevent future flooding by lifting existing structures and rehabuilitating infrastructure to make sure all new construction is well above the sea levels as projected into the foreseeable future.

 

Unfortunately, now to much has already been done in the form of existing below sea level rehab for my idea to be taken seriously. I hope I am wrong and that all of the valiant efforts of so many volunteers will last for many many years.

[RelicKylias]

Historical buildings frm the medieval peroids are a lot better looking in my, *clears throat

Professional Opinion!

 

 

I've seen a lot of historic buildings from a lot of peroids and can definately say it looks far nicer than the steel towers we get today.

I've seen....

Greek

Roman

Mayan

Carthaginian

Turkish

Gothic

Medieval European

Old Curches

 

 

Lots and more I can't remember, so yeah modern is trash.

And off topic here, but.....

MODERN

ART

SUCKS

 

Sorry to offend any, but a red squiggle on white paper isn't art.

Neither is a tire in a fish tank!

The MoMA is rubbish.

 

WHY! WHY can't we like in the dark ages!

[FesterbyNice]

For me, modern architecture has to serve some kind of purpose. I think that so many modern buildings (chesto, hell yeah on the Scottish Parliament) are just so irresponsible, looking showy and using up priceless natural resources for no apparent gain. The kind of modern building I enjoy is one that is thoughtful in both design and application, as it seems so selfish to ignore the problems of the planet simply for visual gain.

 

Also (probably coz I like classics and stuff yeah) I think that we should preserve examples of architecture through history. However, I dont think we can simply sacrifice our way of life for buildings of the past; I don't think we need too preserve many 50s and 60s towerblocks, though they may be architecturally inovative for their time*. I think it is important not to preserve buildings for the sake of it, only when they can actually play a part in our lives and our perception of life. I'm certainly not saying bulldose all castles and medieval cottages to make way for vernacular architectural sprawl; I think there needs to be more of a harmony between ancient and modern architecture. Sativarg, I think that you're ideas are excellent in principle, but the problem is that everyone has a different concept of beauty, some (like me) finding points of beauty in both ancient and modern architecture, while others are wholly based in the past or wholly for futuristic development. I don't think we can just dismiss all modern architecture, as it can enrich and enhance our lives in ways which some older building simply cannot. However, I do agree that, aesthetically, historical building styles are so much more pleasing.........

damn valid points on both sides of the argument......

 

 

*although the Romans came up with the concept of insulae, islands, which were the first high rise buildings...

[hoots7]

I'd like to show you a picture of the Royal Ontario Museum. It used to be a very old building, but then this happened:

http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/photos/2007/11/rom_newmindspace_lighsabers_05.jpg

DISCUSS!

I'd have to say this looks like sheet metal and glass scraps, sorry I don't like it at all.

I do like some of the modern buildings though.

http://houstonarchitecture.info/Building/5...itage_Plaza.php (love it)

http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Petronas_Towers.html

http://houstonarchitecture.info/Building/5...liams_Tower.php

http://houstonarchitecture.info/Building/5...e_Maid_Park.php

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0...C_June_2008.jpg

 

The Chrysler Building is one of my favorite

http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Ch...r_Building.html

The Astodome

http://houstonarchitecture.info/Building/5...t_Astrodome.php

 

A mixture of traditional & modern (not too bad)

http://houstonarchitecture.info/Building/9...tice_Center.php