The Guitarist vs The Drummer

From the conversations from class and the lastest reading, I believe I have finally understood the relationship between Eisenman and Koolhaas. The article and the class discussion listed many different fundamental techniques of the way that both architects view their work and the manner in which their work is viewed. I like to think of these two individuals as different musicians. Koolhaas, to me, is a member of a grand orchestra with a unique musical instrument such as a guitar. While not usually thought of a classical addition to an orchestra, it blends in with the other members of the assembled orchestra and contributes to the sounds of the entire body of music. Thus the contextual   relationship that Koolhaas makes with his works is a strong one. Eisenman on the other hand is like a steel drum player. Their music is unique unto itself and the person is almost always dressing in bright colors to say “look at me”. Eisenman doesn’t seem to care about the contextual statement that his work makes to the surrounding buildings, often giving the impression that his work is unique for the sake of being unique. Simply Eisenman likes to bang his own drum and Koolhaas rather would be a part of a large company of musicians.