Wednesday, September 22, 2010

detail & poetry

1. In this technology era details in designs can take a backseat to getting the overall picture. The craftsman allows architects to construct and incorporate details better in the designs. The craftsmans main purpose was to solely construct and analyze the details giving the architect a way to focus on the constructing. The loss of the craftsman's special attention to detail has caused an increase in cost due to the varieties of materials available now.

2. Each detail has a specific function in creating an overall understanding of the building from various view points of the structure. All details may not all be visible at the same time but still contributes to the understanding for the viewer. After seeing a baibling & its details, the viewer should have a clear understanding of the structure.

3. It is stated that Carlos Scarp's details are expressed in his drawings. His details are intricate in their relationship of geometrical construction, materials and placements. He challenges the viewers senses through structural poetry such as the entrance hospenderia de los disenos

4. Yes. In western building there is not a separation of landscape and building and usually does not form organically. The emphasis is on the building

5. How it is constructed & what is used to construct it. How the buildings are intertwined and connected to each.