https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98 Greek, Roman, and Organic Architecture en-us 2020-03-07 23:43:22 UTC 2023-01-22 13:53:22 UTC hello@padlet.com nina_palafox https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456335056 This type of architecture teaches us the value of integrating ourselves with an existing environment that is nature.

First, it taught me through Frank Lloyd's work, to find creative but practical ways on how to live with nature. In our present world, it is a need to protect what is left of Earth because if we continue to tear down trees and drive away its inhabitants then I believe humans are the most selfish beings. 

Second, I learned to give value to every detail there is. Every part of a structure is made and positioned for a reason. May it be the smallest ornament there is, it is still as valuable as the others. The detail that is intentionally included creates a story that is so integral in giving the structure a hold to be a whole. 

Lastly, Organic architecture taught me that a structure can also be spiritual.  There is something peaceful but at the same time lively in the energy or aura that organic architecture has which I believe contributes to the meaning a person gives to how they want to live their life. 




]]> 2020-03-07 23:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456335056 nina_palafox https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456346674 One of the Extraordinary Homes presented in a Netflix series. ]]> 2020-03-08 01:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456346674 nina_palafox https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456349610 What I learned from Greek architecture is the immense value they give to proportion and to their Gods. 

 I learned that beauty for the Greeks meant that it needed to be correctly proportionate. I think that there is a certain appeal to a structure that is orderly which makes it an instrument of harmony and clarity.

These temples are a place of worship. These are placed in a certain way that it can be appreciated by everyone at all angles. Because of this, it reminded me of how much their religion meant to them.  

Through Greek architecture, I learned that the Greeks have utmost respect and regard for their Gods for the reason that these structures are so grand. So much devotion is reflected on these works through its very own excellence. ]]> 2020-03-08 01:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456349610 nina_palafox https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456357558 The key lesson I learned from Roman architecture is that how the structure is made is closely related to how a person may feel upon seeing it. 

Like the Greeks, Romans also value proportion and their Gods but they also give importance to symmetry, functionality, and beauty.

I learned that for the Romans, architecture is not only made to be monumental piece of beauty but also a practical one. For an instance, seeing the Coliseum is such a pleasing view but it also reminds you of the horrific history it has. It can make you feel two different emotions but at the end of the day, you could still see and feel the human greatness that has been rooted in all its parts. ]]> 2020-03-08 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456357558 nina_palafox https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456358808 2020-03-08 02:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456358808 nina_palafox https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456358857 2020-03-08 02:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nina_palafox/9u09zfzu1n98/wish/456358857