A question for non architects . . . .

Post by **Mike** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:15 am

Have you ever noticed or hear off a famous Architect? If so who?

I was wondering if any non architect picks up on these so called super architects and knows their names or any of their projects.

Any architect will do, one that is dead, one that is alive etc.

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:20 pm

I take it I get ruled out of replying to this? I wouldn't exactly be an unbiased sample.

Post by **Mike** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:36 pm

mr_e wrote:I take it I get ruled out of replying to this? I wouldn't exactly be an unbiased sample.

I think you could be described as knowing a lot more than the average non architect.

However, reply if you wish. You have, afterall, seen sense and escaped. :D

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:35 pm

What about that guy who designed the Gerkin in London...what's his name...anyway, kudos to a man who can make a country pleased with the fact he has graced the nation's catpitol with an enormous dildo.

Post by **johnriley1uk** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:44 pm

Frank Lloyd Wright, Sir Christopher Wren, Michael Riley.....

Post by **Mike** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:11 am

johnriley1uk wrote:. . . . . Michael Riley.....

The link is about famous, not infamous. . . .

Kirstypie · Post by **Kirstypie** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:34 pm

Louis Kahn - I have a picture of the Salk Institute as my desktop, having seen "My Architect" and to me the buildings we saw in the film were timeless, serene, and monumentally impressive. I really love the courtyard where the water runs to meet the sky at the Salk Institute. It feels really spiritual and elemental and ancient.

Post by **Mike** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:16 pm

Interesting if you like that building and also spaces with a similar sort of feel you should try and look at Tadao Ando's work. I think you will like the ecclesicastical buildings he has designed.

Kirstypie · Post by **Kirstypie** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:56 am

Thank you Mr Mike! Will do!

Post by **Mike** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:42 am

Kirsty-pie I found this website on Tadao Ando, some of the photos are just ace! Let me know what you think.

Kirstypie · Post by **Kirstypie** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:26 am

That's the one I found too, goooogling. You're spot on, I really like them. It's that same sense of space, and pure elements and shapes and... I don't know the right terms but I hope what I'm saying makes some kind of sense...

Post by **Mike** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:04 pm

Bob on terminology there! Total agreement there. :D

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:00 pm

I don't know if he is an architect or not, but the influence Gaudi has had on Barcelona is stunning. I felt awe-inspired when I was gazing at his cathedral over Easter. I also kept on noticing little pieces of architecture on random buildings that made them extremely unique. The guy is a genius for me!

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:57 pm

Gaudi...oh hell yeah! I don't think anyone really dislikes his buildings that I've met. All round funky stuff.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:27 am

Gaudi is deffinately an architect! :D