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Architecture as a Vessel: The Fifth Element by Coleman Coddington — “Through my studies I have become interested in looking at architecture through the lens of film and the unique perspective it offers. I have written a short essay on the film The Fifth Element. In contrast to the majority of futuristic films The Fifth Element uses familiar and traditional architecture of current times as the set of the film.”
Article by: Shristi Sinani | Greetings from the most overused, overrated, misunderstood, modern day locution, Feminism! The aim of this piece of work is to explain, the nitty gritty lying within and around the term and how it makes its nook in the field of architecture. Because we all think we understand what ‘feminism’ means, but let’s all be on the same page for the sake of this article, shall we?
Shristi Sainani: A Beautifully Buried Tale | Tasmania, the island state, lies approximately 250 kilometres further south from Australian mainland. Known for picturesque landscapes showcasing mountainous terrains, gleaming Aurora Australis and its fascinating wilderness. It is the place to be during winters. Specially, if you enjoy steaming-fresh fried fish and chips along side the scenic ship piers on Pacific oceanic grounds. Its people and the ocean share a certain romance; as the landmass there is cut and adorned by crystal blue water features.
The truth is that everywhere we go, architecture creates spatial relationships that helps us watch without being watched. Some spatial relationships that are not supposed to have these effects in the first place but are used by people to explore voyeurism.
Shristi Sainani: Questions in Architecture | What is this codependency incepting? Can cities be planned in a sense that they induce tolerance? Juhani Pallasmaa brilliantly writes, “Architecture is about the understanding of the world and turning it into a more meaningful and humane place.” Which leads us to what building traits could be incorporated to instil a sense of serenity? Can well planned cities stop violent civil outbreaks? In the world which we call home…
Rhythm has much to do with the pattern. Patterns can be found in both music, through beat and repetition, but can also be found in shapes or structural elements in architecture. The texture in music has to do with the layering of different sounds and rhythms with different instruments. Materials in architecture can also display texture.
“Thunder in summer”: The winners of Pritzker Award 2017. // RCR Architects of Catalonia, Spain, received the award because they raise the universal category, the local values and maximize materials such as iron, recycled steel, plastic, wood, glass and the stone to bathe them to contemporaneity.
