Out with the Old? In with the New?
From the "Learning from Las Vegas" quote, it becomes evident that learning from diverse perspectives within various built environments is crucial. This approach prompts designers to consider the cultural, historical, and social aspects of a place. It's intriguing how, in today's world, we follow the numerous preservation rules that can potentially hinder the idea of completely reimagining and starting fresh. I believe both extremes carry inherent risks. With no change, it can result in this state of non-progression, while an excessive amount of change may lead to the loss of the authentic essence and valuable lessons from the past. Striking a balance between preservation and innovation is key to fostering a dynamic and meaningful evolution in the field of design.
Agustin, I had a similar thought when reading that quote. It brings to light a tough balance we face in society of not knowing whether to look to the past or the future. The images you provided create this interesting dynamic that attempts both in the same project and show the possibilities of progression without completely starting fresh.
ReplyDeleteI think the balance between old and new is something we will have to reckon with for our entire careers. Everyone has an opinion on how it should be handled but there seems to be no right answer. I am in the camp of studying and learning from past design to see how no detail has been spared and transforming that detail into something that reflects societies current needs and motivations.
ReplyDeleteOld and new, like the comments above have mentioned is something we will need to learn how to balance. This will be tricky, but with thoughtfulness and consideration, it will become one of the most interesting and intriguing types of architecture. I think it's something that we can all achieve if we take a moment and do the research and have patience with it.
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