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I agree whole heartedly with mx2 and lekizz. Cad can be taught, to the degree that two draftsmen or women/architects can produce a very similar product. However, when I teach students to illustrate ...

typing a post in modified shorthand may at times have fractal properties, inherent in intended meanings, of the actual intended word. It is interesting, this should drive your search.

again, are you looking for Moderne examples or Contemporary? Big difference between the two. Modern was a movement, which has passed. Most 'modern' buildings are in desperate need of renovation at t ...

there is certainly a lifetime of learning involved in an architectural career. I think it is our responsibility to maintain the regularity of keeping up on the current who's and what's of product dev ...

I agree with those above, don't search for euphoric moments of enlightenment, rather, try and distill your design focus down to a few main themes, one if possible, and hash out the details, comprehens ...

Technically according to modernist manifestos, they wouldn't have let Frank Lloyd Wright into the club, as he was more of an individualistic personality, a rebel or maverick (beside the fact that he h ...

solidred makes some good points. I also think you should step back and (think) about what will make a design successfull rather than great. Time will determine the 'greatness' of your work, but I fe ...

In my opinion it was a very big move for architecture, almost a changing of the guard, when Zumthor won. Previous winners have their merit of course, but when one can almost predict the winner, well, ...

During my involuntary "year off", i didn't do much in terms of proactively applying to schools as the cutoff dates for application had passed on most for which I had an interest. I was accepted to so ...

hmm. sounds like dubai to me. are those the topics you want to work with? I ask since you're confused. If you had a solid idea you wouldnt be. Try this, choose a program of less complexity such as ...

no it's not the end. Only the beginning if you are serious about being in an architectural program. If not, you'll not, you're likely to get into a school and find the marriage of creative expressio ...

RARWOOD are these buildings on the historical register? Minneapolis has had a lot of designs from some surprising designers. If you have photos I might be able to help, I did my grad and undergrad a ...

I suggest you visit various websites of the respective schools you are interested in, offering architecture programs. Read through the curriculum, talk to local architects in your area where possible ...

I believe there is still a program at Taliesen West, started by FLW himself, where students build their own dormitory, and take part in traditional pastimes including theater.

I wouldn't assume that 23 is "late" in terms of age, as deciding to go into architectural programs reguires the notion that you'll be in school for 5-7 years depending on your transfers and priors ful ...

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Topic: Arch. Curriculum - manual drawing still needed?
innova+e Replies: 12 Views: 1076	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:40 pm Subject: Arch. Curriculum - manual drawing still needed?
innova+e Replies: 12 Views: 1076	I agree whole heartedly with mx2 and lekizz. Cad can be taught, to the degree that two draftsmen or women/architects can produce a very similar product. However, when I teach students to illustrate ...
Topic: Fractal Design
innova+e Replies: 3 Views: 987	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:37 am Subject: Fractal Design
innova+e Replies: 3 Views: 987	typing a post in modified shorthand may at times have fractal properties, inherent in intended meanings, of the actual intended word. It is interesting, this should drive your search.
Topic: ideals of modernism
innova+e Replies: 9 Views: 3543	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:37 pm Subject: ideals of modernism
innova+e Replies: 9 Views: 3543	again, are you looking for Moderne examples or Contemporary? Big difference between the two. Modern was a movement, which has passed. Most 'modern' buildings are in desperate need of renovation at t ...
Topic: Why does artsy conceptualism exist?
innova+e Replies: 6 Views: 973	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 3:30 pm Subject: Why does artsy conceptualism exist?
innova+e Replies: 6 Views: 973	there is certainly a lifetime of learning involved in an architectural career. I think it is our responsibility to maintain the regularity of keeping up on the current who's and what's of product dev ...
Topic: Lingering Question
innova+e Replies: 3 Views: 1750	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:01 am Subject: Lingering Question
innova+e Replies: 3 Views: 1750	I agree with those above, don't search for euphoric moments of enlightenment, rather, try and distill your design focus down to a few main themes, one if possible, and hash out the details, comprehens ...
Topic: ideals of modernism
innova+e Replies: 9 Views: 3543	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:49 am Subject: ideals of modernism
innova+e Replies: 9 Views: 3543	Technically according to modernist manifestos, they wouldn't have let Frank Lloyd Wright into the club, as he was more of an individualistic personality, a rebel or maverick (beside the fact that he h ...
Topic: [Question] What is your greatest challenge when designing...
innova+e Replies: 14 Views: 2440	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:37 am Subject: [Question] What is your greatest challenge when designing...
innova+e Replies: 14 Views: 2440	solidred makes some good points. I also think you should step back and (think) about what will make a design successfull rather than great. Time will determine the 'greatness' of your work, but I fe ...
Topic: ArchWeek - Who is Peter Zumthor?
innova+e Replies: 2 Views: 1121	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:15 pm Subject: ArchWeek - Who is Peter Zumthor?
innova+e Replies: 2 Views: 1121	In my opinion it was a very big move for architecture, almost a changing of the guard, when Zumthor won. Previous winners have their merit of course, but when one can almost predict the winner, well, ...
Topic: Didnt make the cut :(
innova+e Replies: 14 Views: 2745	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:36 am Subject: Didnt make the cut :(
innova+e Replies: 14 Views: 2745	During my involuntary "year off", i didn't do much in terms of proactively applying to schools as the cutoff dates for application had passed on most for which I had an interest. I was accepted to so ...
Topic: thesis topic advice
innova+e Replies: 1 Views: 880	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:35 pm Subject: thesis topic advice
innova+e Replies: 1 Views: 880	hmm. sounds like dubai to me. are those the topics you want to work with? I ask since you're confused. If you had a solid idea you wouldnt be. Try this, choose a program of less complexity such as ...
Topic: Didnt make the cut :(
innova+e Replies: 14 Views: 2745	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:30 pm Subject: Didnt make the cut :(
innova+e Replies: 14 Views: 2745	no it's not the end. Only the beginning if you are serious about being in an architectural program. If not, you'll not, you're likely to get into a school and find the marriage of creative expressio ...
Topic: Finding out who designed the building.
innova+e Replies: 6 Views: 1395	Forum: Architecture Forum Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:26 pm Subject: Finding out who designed the building.
innova+e Replies: 6 Views: 1395	RARWOOD are these buildings on the historical register? Minneapolis has had a lot of designs from some surprising designers. If you have photos I might be able to help, I did my grad and undergrad a ...
Topic: New to architecture
innova+e Replies: 4 Views: 2257	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:20 pm Subject: New to architecture
innova+e Replies: 4 Views: 2257	I suggest you visit various websites of the respective schools you are interested in, offering architecture programs. Read through the curriculum, talk to local architects in your area where possible ...
Topic: Architecture students doing theater?
innova+e Replies: 1 Views: 1370	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:11 pm Subject: Architecture students doing theater?
innova+e Replies: 1 Views: 1370	I believe there is still a program at Taliesen West, started by FLW himself, where students build their own dormitory, and take part in traditional pastimes including theater.
Topic: M.Arch with no background, please help!
innova+e Replies: 8 Views: 2643	Forum: Architecture Students Forum Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:08 pm Subject: M.Arch with no background, please help!
innova+e Replies: 8 Views: 2643	I wouldn't assume that 23 is "late" in terms of age, as deciding to go into architectural programs reguires the notion that you'll be in school for 5-7 years depending on your transfers and priors ful ...