Yep! Luis is right. But architecture has a master it must always heed: Gravity. What natural law/s limits all the other arts? WC
________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2009 7:53:17 AM Subject: Re: Architecture and Philosophy Earlier I wrote (2 items from a list): a) Architecture can be the manipulation of space through markers: monuments, obelisks, etc. b) Architecture can be the negative space formed by the perimeter of buildings, columns, walls, water features, earthworks, etc. such as in plazas. Some of you appeared skeptical, so here is an excellent example: St. Peter's Square - Vatican City _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:St_Peter%27s_Square,_Vatican_City_-_April _2007.jpg_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:St_Peter's_Square,_Vatican_City_-_April_2007.jpg) Architecture is not just the building/structure but the space that it encloses/defines both on the interior and exterior. c. Architecture is the manipulation of the negative space within and outside of a building/structure. Note: I believe that any decent architect understands, accepts and incorporates the above (a + b + c) in their architectural thinking/work. Luis Fontanills Architect Miami/Dade Counties, Florida **************Remember Mom this Mother's Day! Find a florist near you now. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=florist&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000006)
