Complexity Needs Simplicity

Synthesis is a very important part of not only architecture but of life itself. This is the way in which the way functions and the more we understand it the easier it will be to adapt and thrive in it. Alejandro Aravena brings this concept to our attention when he explains that “the design power of synthesis is an attempt to put in the innermost core of architecture at the form of life”. Often times architects and city planners are unsuccessful in providing solutions that are needed by their projects. This stems from the failure to consider the whole picture and understand that the solution to the problem might be a lot simpler than we think. We are often caught up in the fact that we need to be innovative and create new technology to be successful. However, Aravena’s examples let us see that this is not the case. Solving huge modern-day issues comes down to understanding the root problem that might’ve caused a domino effect that led to the current problem we are analyzing. That is why it is so crucial to answer the right question! By answering the right question, you may solve a collection of problems with one simple solution that synthesizes the most efficient resources in a way that benefits the people, the planet, and the profit.