Message from @Cyboman
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i mean the inside would be shaped by the outside
and how the inside is themed
it would be fine
Unpopular Opinion: the Houses of Parliament aren’t that good looking.
A very broad statement, to be sure.
Enric Miralles, Santa Caterina Market, 2005
Really appreciate this architect's work with wood
The whole structure appears to be a rich tapestry, folded across Barcelona streets.
Ok one last picture, just look at this column formwork. Incredible.
this is fucking shit architecture
you have awful taste
@Cyboman Not an argument.
@Kazimir Malevich Its interesting how different some of these become when viewed from different angles. The interior and exterior make a highly cohesive statement in the Santa caterina market for example and provide a modern twist on the larger theme of the city. From above however I wonder if the statement might not be too bold in the contrast it provides. I’d be interested in your perspective on this.
Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, Kashan, Iran
Bathhouse rooftop
One of the entrances
Montaza Palace, Alexandria, Egypt
Good stuff, especially the first one.
@CronoSaturn This difference is exactly why I like Miralles, that and his work with timber on the facades. In terms of statement, it's a bit difficult to say, since the building presents itself differently to the visitors and the public at large. The majority of the people don't actually see the colourful roof, so one could detach the purposes achieved from the architecture of the interiour and the roof design.
Hope I worded that properly.
@Kazimir Malevich do you enjoy the asthetics of medieval wood and Dirt fortresses
Heddal Stave Church, Norway
It's the largest Stave Church in Norway I believe
@Holly Jolly Willow Fortresses out of wood are bloody fantastic, especially considering how little of them remain. The Russian Kremlin was initially made out of wood, later to be fortified first in white stone, then red brick. But ye anything wooden tends to be pleasing to the eye.
Kizhi Pogost churches, Russia
An ensemble of wooden churches on the Kizhi island. Made without a single nail.
That Norway church looks bloody baller on the inside, good stuff.
@Kazimir Malevich I was learning about castles and hillforts a while ago and found an interesting tidbit about them. Most of them were either fully wood or dirt reinforced with half logs and painted with a white fire-retardant substance to defend against arson during seige
So when you see castles of white stone in paintings, think twice because she it's most likely a painted wood fort
The ornaments around the entrance gates of the Norwegian church have been developed from the carvings on the Viking ships and depict the battle against evil.
@Holly Jolly Willow Sounds pretty interesting, are there any still existing structures of this type (perhaps a reconstruction)?