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«What is architecture?». Well, it looks like a very simple and basic question but is not what it seems. A lot of architects throughout history have given their respective definitions of architecture is. Marcus Vitruvius, a Roman architect, defined architecture as the art of building. William Morris defined it as a human need to satisfy us. So, what is architecture? For me, architecture is a form to express ourselves through the buildings. Architecture improves the society to make it more useless.
The question “what is architecture?” is one of the most basic but also one of the most challenging stuff architects ask themselves. It is a philosophical question that repels a complete answer yet incites an intellectual examination. Architect’s answers to this question help outline their designs.
ARQUITECTS VIEWS ON WHAT ARQUITECTURE IS :
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio-The art of building.
William Morris-human need to satisfy us.
ADOLF LOOS– Arquitecture is not art, it is purely utility, with the exception of monuments and funerary rememberance.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT– Great art is great arquitecture, therefore, great life. (contrary to LOOS).
LE CORBUSIER– Arquitecture is the process of building towards a better future.
LOUIS KHAN– Architecture doesn’t exist. There is a work of
architecture.
PAUL RUDOLPH– Architecture is the art of the possible.
OTL AICHER– He fears the danger of arquitecture drifting away from science and technique, towards empty fashion.
REM KOOLHAAS– It is a mixture of omnipotence and impotence, The arquitect feels he/she can create anything, only to realise they actually cant.Search for: