Visual Research Architecture

Architecture has evolved over thousands of years, from very basic designs to elaborate, carved, intricate designs, to state of the art, modern futuristic buildings. These architectural designs are now becoming almost a piece of art work themselves, decorating our major cities and their skylines. Looking at the examples below I am inspired and intrigued by the lines in the design of the buildings. Where the light hits the buildings, certain surfaces are highlighted and where as other parts are not illuminated by the natural light and appear darker and shaded. This can give a more extreme 3D effect.

Through my research this week I have discovered Brutalist Architecture. This form of design became prevalent in the 1950's to the 1970's. The design was utilitarian, where concrete, brick, glass and steel, were used more in a way of 'function over form style'. The architecture as you can see below was not aesthetically pleasing to the eye, some may say even ugly. The photograph of this type of architecture I think will prove interesting to me and may have an impact in my personal designs and the direction I take.

Again, the shadowing on the buildings makes each of the individual blocks stand out more. This image could inspire my further ideas to use different shapes and lines to form various designs.

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