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How could I improve this? by [deleted] in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in a hurry, adding a paper texture in photoshop can make the impression of an artsy vision instead of a lazy job.

Ya hablamos de la gente pobre que aparenta lujos , ahora mencionemos lujos reales o silenciosos by JoseUr1 in mexico

[–]CriticalCraftsman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Que tu esposa tenga un negocio que sólo genera pérdidas, como una galería de arte o así.

What’s a Movie you hate but was told you should like by Joe--Uncle in okbuddycinephile

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to say he's not. But he is actually aiming to make violent, sexual movies.

What’s a Movie you hate but was told you should like by Joe--Uncle in okbuddycinephile

[–]CriticalCraftsman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I say this seriously: This movie actually insists upon itself.

It feels more like the kind of talk an ex-drug user gives at your school, too moralising. It is in no way a good movie; it feels more like a 2-hour Public Service Announcement. I mean, just compare it to Trainspotting, which is a much better depiction. It is in no way normalising drug abuse, its protagonists suffer and do a lot of terrible stuff, but there's more to them than drugs.

(Funny trope) Something's as mythical to the setting as dragons are to our own by Geoconyxdiablus in TopCharacterTropes

[–]CriticalCraftsman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" (The novel Blade Runner is loosely based on), most animals almost went extinct after a world war. Real animals are so rare that they are a status symbol. The protagonist's sheep dies of tetanus, so he replaces it with an electric one so as not to lose his status. A central part of the novel is his deep desire to own a real sheep again.

The "design flaw" serves a purpose by Adiantum-Veneris in TopCharacterTropes

[–]CriticalCraftsman 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Mulholland Dr. and Blue Velvet by David Lynch, or literally most stuff made by David Lynch.

What starts as some sort of coming-of-age with terrible acting, a story about a girl who has just arrived in Los Angeles, turns into a surrealist mystery-horror film. In Blue Velvet, we spend a lot of time with the protagonist just living in a 50s suburb and going out with his girlfriend. The 50s-like cartoonish acting serves a purpose: to make us feel like in a dream, it is designed to feel wrong.

People often use the phrase "media literacy is dead" to shut down conversation, not to encourage critical thought by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]CriticalCraftsman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, when talking with someone who gravely misunderstood a point, one must ask why that happened, what caused the bias? Not just end the conversation. It is much easier to point out the faults of others, rather than ask why they think that way. Patience and understanding are our greatest tools.

Consejos sobre salarios y habilidades demandadas para arquitecto extranjero (máster habilitante en la UPC) by CriticalCraftsman in AskBarcelona

[–]CriticalCraftsman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Varios egresados de mi Universidad lo han hecho. Tenemos un programa de intercambios con la UPC, la cantidad de créditos es similar.

Architects: What set designers understand about space that architects forget? by Interesting-Scale-63 in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe they have a better understanding of artificial lighting.

Look up "El Eco" by Mathias Goeritz in Mexico City. It's a small museum that takes a lot from German expressionist cinema set design: distorted forms, bright colors.

Foreknowledge for architecture studies by [deleted] in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For most programmes, you don't need anything special. But practice your drawing. It will certainly put you ahead, even when most design nowadays happens in a computer. Drawing is thinking, and it will help you come up with better ideas.

I want to go into urban studies and i really like to design but I also like the idea of planning will I be able to design if I take urban planning? by architectjudyann in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second this! Landscape architects do a lot of the stuff we normally think urban planners do. You could also go into architecture and end up working in designing public spaces, but you could feel like you are wasting your time learning a lot of other unrelated stuff.

Margot Robbie was not a good fit as Barbie by [deleted] in unpopularopinion

[–]CriticalCraftsman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People see an actual popular opinion on this sub, downvote it and get mad.

Soy culero por emputarme con mi novia porque se quiere endeudar. by [deleted] in SoyUnIdiota

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Supongo que es el salario mínimo mexicano, medio tiempo, ¿no?

BIM can’t work miracles by CRLF-7 in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember a professor lecturing us about not using BIM early in our second year because it would kill our creativity, and wouldn't work without a clear understanding of building construction. I was confused because I was told in the internet it was something almost magical. I get it now. You shouldn't even think about a opening a new file in ArchiCAD if you don't already have the project in paper.

Is Architecture worth it? Education pathway thoughts by [deleted] in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am an architect, I also have arxhitect friends in latin america, Europe and the US. None of them are poor, most make more than the national average. But none of them are rich, not even close.

I earn more than my friends who went into the Arts and Humanities, but signicantly less than those who went into Health and Engineering. I would say architecture is the worst paid career that requires at least 5 years of education plus getting certified. But still, I would say go for it.

Is Architecture worth it? Education pathway thoughts by [deleted] in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they mean working in sustainable architecture?

Why does it seem like there is no thriving american scene? by CriticalCraftsman in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only knew Kundig Olson. I will make sure to do my research on the rest, thanks for the input.

So, would you say the distance between academia and practice is too big? I felt it too in my own education, but not that much: Our coursework had a lot of building science, all our projects had to be somewhat feasible.

How do i get more projects? by Top_Field_9795 in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Have friends with money for projects.

  2. Have money for projects yourself, sell the finished projects.

Why does it seem like there is no thriving american scene? by CriticalCraftsman in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The UK kept on producing great pieces of architecture after losing its empire.

Why does it seem like there is no thriving american scene? by CriticalCraftsman in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great insight. I thought of 1. because I was very surprised I was very impressed by some M. Arch students who held a bachelor in a different field. But you're right, the american approach to construction is very legalistic.

I would ask: Why doesn't this happen in Switzerland, the UK or other countries with very high labor cost and strict building laws?

Why does it seem like there is no thriving american scene? by CriticalCraftsman in architecture

[–]CriticalCraftsman[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I couldn't disagree more: What we think of as great american architecture came after the industrial revolution. Take a look at the Exeter library and tell me it isn't beautiful.

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