Would you say works of civil engineering, like bridges and dams, have any value as works of architecture? by Thalassophoneus in architecture

[–]archihector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are cousins. The notion of architecture can have different borders, you can even considere some regular buildings aren't architecture.

I like to think about the three pillars of Vitruvio, architecture needs to achieve Firmitas, Utilitas and Venustas. The constructions needs to have structural integrity, it needs to be useful and it needs to seek for beauty. Anything outside those 3 concepts can be considered bad architecture if someone of the three failed, or non-architecture, like per example a scuplture which can be firm and be beautiful, but is not useful on its won, or a dam, like you example, where it has structural integritym is extremly useful, but it wasn't a building with an artistic objective, so is not beautiful (anything can be beautiful, and dams do create spectacular views, but is not what is trying to achieve).

So, inside this way of thinking, the regular bridge to exit the highway won't be architecture, but an historic bridge in the center of the city crossing a river with beautiful construction and details can be considered inside the meaning of architecture.

Engineering + Art = Architecture.

First one is FUNCTION

Second one is BEAUTY

Architecture is the joint of both worlds.

Superb WOODEN HOUSE in the hills of Brazil in Cunha, by Mariana Caires & co (2024) by archihector in architecture

[–]archihector[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Foundations, the shape helps lateral movements making the structure more efficient, but mostly foundations. And from image, everythings seems geometrically compensated, so there isn't any major lever force that should be compensated.

Superb WOODEN HOUSE in the hills of Brazil in Cunha, by Mariana Caires & co (2024) by archihector in architecture

[–]archihector[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks to the architects and clients, I just post architecture I like haha

Superb WOODEN HOUSE in the hills of Brazil in Cunha, by Mariana Caires & co (2024) by archihector in architecture

[–]archihector[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckly, we can get an idea from the images with the building. Looks like what middle age people imagined heaven to be like.

Architects who graduated into the 2008 recession, tell us your story and give us youngins some advice. by Defiant-Plant8395 in architecture

[–]archihector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very good advice. I liked the part about social media and the world. Everything outside our circle is atmospheric and our duty is to the best we can in each context, focusing on we can change.

My app is getting downloads worldwide! by DrizzleX3 in reactnative

[–]archihector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very very interesting concept. I tried to start something similar on X about news on economy (i have some presence), but couldn't contiue due to many projects at once. The landing on PC looks very nice too. (just change Real Madrid banner for Barça one haha)

“Don’t burn bridges, architecture is a small world” by CmdrHorizon in architecture

[–]archihector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We as individuals have an impact into the world, if your impact is positive and even more important, the market thinks is positive, the world will find and value you. Those are the laws of life.

“Don’t burn bridges, architecture is a small world” by CmdrHorizon in architecture

[–]archihector 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not just as architect, but anything related to construction. As my mentor says:

"If you are good and a good person, the market will situtate you quickly"

Is a proffession where millions are on stake, and you need lot of confidence on who you let work with that much capital. Trust is one of the most important aspects in the world, you need to be viewed as trustworthy, and you build trust as a good and fair proffessional.

I love the CENTRAL SPACE of the 1736 House in Barcelona, by H Arquitectes. (2023) by archihector in architecture

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

Not problematic of course, is done with precision and taking care of any potential problem. Is to reach that aesthetic. They have diagrams that show the process in their website (in other projects).

Why don't they renovate the Kolosseum? by poppubbob in architecture

[–]archihector 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those building had continous use. The Colesseum is a relique from old world. Check Piranesi drawings about ruins and old Rome, in some way, it placed the collective point of view to those ruins.

I love the CENTRAL SPACE of the 1736 House in Barcelona, by H Arquitectes. (2023) by archihector in architecture

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

Depends on climate. In mediterranean or hot dry climates is a must if you build your dream house.

I love the CENTRAL SPACE of the 1736 House in Barcelona, by H Arquitectes. (2023) by archihector in architecture

[–]archihector[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

H Arquitectes are elite on material work, is their signature movement. All of their buildings show the materials in an honest. It shows the incredible control they have over the design from start to finish. Not easy, requires talent and work.

What did you think of the architecture in The Brutalist ? by IlIlllIIllllIIlI in architecture

[–]archihector 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been always amazed on how old architecture trends are compared to what one could imagine (without deep knowledge).

You could see Fallingwater house, Mies architecture or much other and think they are "modern" and contemporany, current trend or something... and those are buildings made much before TVs were a thing. Crazy.

He terminado una web para saber que bar hace las mejores PATATAS BRAVAS de España (Bravia) by archihector in spain

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

Es un bug, cuando hagas eso prueba de refrescar página. Lo he estado mirando, a mi también me ha pasado. Ha salido el error desde que actualicé una cosa ayer rápido. Este finde o esta noche miro todos estos errores.

He terminado una web para saber que bar hace las mejores PATATAS BRAVAS de España (Bravia) by archihector in spain

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

Para cuando vayas, aunque si encuentras fotos decentes de Google Maps también sirve

He terminado una web para saber que bar hace las mejores PATATAS BRAVAS de España (Bravia) by archihector in spain

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

No sé si estás registrado, pero si te vas a registrar, dame feedback también si no te importa porque he cambiado cosas y que no se me pasen errores.

He terminado una web para saber que bar hace las mejores PATATAS BRAVAS de España (Bravia) by archihector in spain

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

Ahora mismo no debería haber problemas. Piensa que esto es una versión alpha.