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> Any path to follow to grow fundamentals? Architect here also.. I'm realising that we not that rare in HN.. I would say that learning architecture is a bit l
by galfarragem 6y ago
> Any path to follow to grow fundamentals?
Architect here also.. I'm realising that we not that rare in HN..
I would say that learning architecture is a bit like learning chess. To grow fundamentals you need time to study the basic moves, general strategies and specific tactics. A good mentor helps a lot.
Computer languages are a good analogy for styles. You have battle tested styles, like Java or C++, that you are sure will do the job but they don't excite anyone anymore. Then you have Haskell or Clojure or Rust..
To have an idea where the Architecture fringe stands nowadays, look at my blogs [0][1], specially the one on architectural drawings. Stuff there had won or can be a basis to win prizes. I believe that for a layman it's not an easy task to understand why most drawings there are interesting like it's not understandable for a layman what makes a piece of code/software great. It takes years to fully understand all the nuances in a field of thought.
[0] https://archimodels.info https://archimodels.info
[1] https://archidrawings.tumblr.com https://archidrawings.tumblr.com
- boldslogan 6y agoI liked the models as it was easier to see the building than a 2d image. Do you have any links to the model plus writing accompanying the model. Preferably written by the architect? It seems famous architects always sell their models in a really expensive coffee table book.
- galfarragem 6y agoThese blogs are targeted on architecture students and practitioners, it's a bit like a collection of gists. "Readme" was intentionally stripped, only the raw code is there. Try archdaily.com.