Is it really that terrible?
(Full disclosure; not 100%
positive what this week’s topic specifically entails. However I’m under the
impression that this is a function vs face kind of topic.)
While I know every architect-y
instinct is to climb onto a table and scream “form follows function” and
proclaim that there is no other way to design, but do we really have to be so
one-sided? Sure we’ve been taught for 6 years
that everything needs to have a reason and a concept to be successful (and I totally
understand that). I just want to play devil’s advocate here, and ask is it
really that terrible? Is it really so bad to want to design something that’s
fun and looks cool?
I know everyone was hating on
that apartment by the beach with the built in pool in the façade, because it
didn’t “make sense” but you got to admit it looked awesome. Like if someone
told you that you could live in that apartment for the same rent you’re paying
now, are you really going to say no? Are you going to be like well I hate that
it has a shallow PERSONAL POOL overlooking the ocean, so I would much rather
stay in Clemson. Like come on people, is it really that terrible?
I agree, the architect in me wants to argue the integrity of designing private pools on a beach property while the apartment dweller in me would 100% sign a lease at an apartment given the option of having a private pool.
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid of heights and drowning so I think I'll just stay in Clemson...
ReplyDeleteDucky McDuckface will keep you safe
DeleteIf only they had those pools in Patrick Square
ReplyDeleteI believe sometimes we root to hard from the architects view and forget about the users experience. Cause yes I wouldn't totally mind to have my own tiny pool in my apartment.
ReplyDeleteIf the private pool is like an extra bonus for my apartment, I'll definitely take it, no matter where it is.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Thu! I think that we are always thought to critique an idea and have a reason for it that's beyond just aesthetics, but sometimes a simple cool move can also be a good decision.
ReplyDeleteWe don't need to overcomplicate and overanalyze everything.