Architects….Wired for Wanderlust!!!!
“The
architect needs to learn to see, and to open his eyes because there is always a
lesson to learn from the streets.”- Santiago Calatrava
Architecture studies teach us to observe, engage & analyse people. Travelling is the best way to accomplish this. Learning’s from the travels can be varied; in this blog I have tried to put them in a manner to explain the experience as best as possible.
“Architecture
is a visual art and the buildings speak for themselves” – Julia Morgan
Famous architects &
their work are an inspiration to all aspiring architects. We have all studied
about these buildings and analysed the designs to understand them better. But
to personally feel the space and try to see the vision of the architect through
your own eyes is an unforgettable experience.
We design for people, hence
observing & interacting with people becomes an integral part of
understanding a particular city or space.
People are driving force behind a successfully designed space be it a
building or a city. Travelling to different places gives us an opportunity to
understand people from different parts of the country or world.
Architects need to be
observers, we learn from observing our surroundings, the activities, rituals
lifestyle. As an architect when one travels it’s important to imbibe the
culture around us to better understand the place we visit. Culture is as
important aspect any community. Traditions & rituals are integral part of
the lifestyle of any community. Culture of any civilization is a window to its
history. The traditions & beliefs of a community are formed due to the
journey of their people in creating their unique identity. Culture comprises of
festivals, food clothing & houses as each of these will give insights into
the culture of the region.
“There are no straight lines or sharp
corners in nature. Therefore, buildings must have no straight lines or sharp
corners” – Antonio Gaudi
"The Sun does not realize how wonderful it is until after a room is made." – Louis Kahn
Architects should perceive
nature while travelling .As said by Leonardo di Vinci “The wisest and noblest teacher is nature itself.” Nature adapts to
its surroundings to create fascinating spaces. Each and every act of nature is
interconnected to create harmony in the environment. Architects need to learn
to replicate this facet of nature in their design, in an attempt to create
sustainable built environments. Animals & birds create habitats most suitable
for their lifestyle without disrupting their surroundings. Nature creates most
sustainable & resilient spaces.
“Architecture
is the very mirror of life. You only have to cast your eyes on buildings to
feel the presence of the past, the spirit of a place; they are the reflection
of society.” – I. M. Pei
Travelling gives architects
exposure essential to fuel their creative juices. Be it visiting an historical
site or any modern building, travel will teach one various aspects about
architecture that any classroom learning cannot. To summarise the blog I would
like to mention a quote from our indigenous knowledge.
यस्तु संचरते देशान् यस्तु सेवेत पण्डितान् ।
तस्य विस्तारिता बुद्धिस्तैलबिन्दुरिवाम्भसि ॥
-Subhashit
Manjiri 11-89
“The intelligence of a person who
travels in different countries and associates
with scholars expands, just as a drop of oil expands in water.”
Ar. Dipali Vadhavkar
Associate Professor
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