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Let's suppose this is true. If it were true, I'd expect there to be at least some architects producing renderings of the sort of architecture they would like to

Let's suppose this is true. If it were true, I'd expect there to be at least some architects producing renderings of the sort of architecture they would like to build, if even just for design exploration. However, when I do see these sorts of experimental architecture designs online (granted, I'm not really 'in on' the right spaces), they typically are all the same style of 'modern bland'. Where're the architects showing us what they would like to build that's actually interesting, and pretty? I've seen a few architects reviving classical styles, but they seem to be the minority. And interestingly enough, those architects seem to be finding some success getting projects funded. So I guess, can you point me to some examples of modern architects showcasing the sorts of things they'd rather build?

Duanemclemore 3y ago
Thanks for the reply. I'd start by googling the four architects with extremely diverse aesthetic sensibilities I mentioned.
- anon291 3y ago
  Well I did. Of the four, only Freddie Mamani with his Neo Andean stuff seemed to be doing anything truly different and culturally influenced. The rest are just doing 'Global modern bland'. I'm honestly not sure how you would classify something like this: https://www.sensesatlas.com/freddy-mamani-neo-andean-architecture/ https://www.sensesatlas.com/freddy-mamani-neo-andean-archite... With anything from https://olsonkundig.com/ https://olsonkundig.com/ The former looks like something new, where culturally relevant ornamentation truly is given extra weight. The latter looks like any generic fancy building you could find anywhere in the world. Which I think goes with what I said... there are a handful doing something interesting and they seem to have enough projects. It seems there would be demand. I notice that Mamani in particular is self-taught, which probably explains a lot of this.

Duanemclemore 3y ago

Thanks for the reply. I'd start by googling the four architects with extremely diverse aesthetic sensibilities I mentioned.

anon291 3y ago
Well I did. Of the four, only Freddie Mamani with his Neo Andean stuff seemed to be doing anything truly different and culturally influenced. The rest are just doing 'Global modern bland'. I'm honestly not sure how you would classify something like this: https://www.sensesatlas.com/freddy-mamani-neo-andean-architecture/ https://www.sensesatlas.com/freddy-mamani-neo-andean-archite... With anything from https://olsonkundig.com/ https://olsonkundig.com/ The former looks like something new, where culturally relevant ornamentation truly is given extra weight. The latter looks like any generic fancy building you could find anywhere in the world. Which I think goes with what I said... there are a handful doing something interesting and they seem to have enough projects. It seems there would be demand. I notice that Mamani in particular is self-taught, which probably explains a lot of this.