In a message dated 6/4/2009 6:39:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
"This probably means that for any eligible construct to be deemed an architectural edifice its form must have the force and power to reflect worthy practical values and to evoke intense functional responses." Francis, These values are very subjective. Here is an awarded architectural construct by the Scottish version of the American Institute of Architects (A.I.A). _http://www.arcspace.com/architects/Sutherland_Hussey/index.htm_ (http://www.arcspace.com/architects/Sutherland_Hussey/index.htm) Some coming upon this might think of it as some site specific minimalist sculpture (which it is), it also has utility on many levels. Can you extricate the utility from the aesthetics in this case? "This probably then means that for any eligible construct deemed an architectural edifice to further be deemed as a lofty work of fine art or a crafty work of applied art its form must have the force and power to reflect worthy aesthetic values and to evoke intense aesthetic responses. The ability of architecture to function well as a utility would thus be irrelevant to its being art." In the example above, utility and aesthetics are integral. Its aesthetic is formed from its utility, and its utility is formed from its aesthetic. Luis Fontanills Architect Miami/Dade - Broward Counties, Florida **************We found the real bHotel Californiab and the bSeinfeldb diner. What will you find? Explore WhereItsAt.com. (http://www.whereitsat.com/#/music/all-spots/355/47.796964/-66.374711/2/Youve -Found-Where-Its-At?ncid=eml cntnew00000007)
