Evolution of Housing Design
Housing design has constantly evolved throughout human history under the influence of social, economic and technological changes. Structures, which have been shaped to meet the need for shelter since the earliest ages, have gone beyond just providing security and shelter over time, and have transformed into spaces that increase the quality of life and offer aesthetic values. The evolution of housing design has been shaped by innovations in architecture and construction technologies as well as changes in the lifestyles of societies. The adventure of early humans, which started in caves and simple shelters, continued with more complex and functional structures…
Intersection of Culture and Architecture
Architecture is deeply intertwined with culture. The design and construction of buildings is influenced by historical, traditional and cultural factors that shape the architectural styles, materials and techniques used. Culture and architecture are two of the oldest and most deeply intertwined fields in human history. Every society has its own unique identity and this identity is reflected in architecture by being kneaded with cultural values. A society’s traditions, beliefs, social structure and aesthetic understanding are embodied in the form and function of the buildings built by that society. Therefore, the architecture of a building should be considered not only as…
Getty Center -Systemic Research
Getty Center Müzesi ve Araştırma Merkezi, 1997’de kurulmuş olup 20. yüzyıl öncesi Avrupa kökenli ve 19. ve 20. yüzyıl Amerikalı ve Avrupalı fotoğrafçılık örnekleri gibi çeşitli sanat eserlerini sergilemektedir. Sergide Vincent van Gogh’un İris Tablosu gibi önemli eserler bulunmaktadır. Ayrıca, mimarisi, bahçeleri ve Los Angeles manzarasıyla da dikkat çekmektedir.