History Portfolio 2022

HISTORY PORTFOLIO

"ONE MIGHT REGARD ARC ARRESTED IN STONE"

~ A.L. ROWSE

HITECTURE AS HISTORY

Keeping origin in mind, the way we interact with life has become socomplex.Throughhistoryitisnoticeablethatarchitecturehas shaped itself in many different ways, with different techniques anddifferentcircumstances.

Architecturalhistoryisahumblingfactorinarchitecture,because it doesn't only stand as documentation but also for consideration. It guides our interests, develops our way of thinkingandultimatelyremindsustocreateourownfuture.

This portfolio describes the way humanity is portrayed in their workandhownewperiodsinlifeareformingbutnotdeveloping to their potential. This includes more than just buildings, because as the external environment continues to change, so mustarchitectureandsomustwe.

TableofContents

PROJECT 01 - AFRICAN WORLD

African Worldmaking deserves growing recognition in the role of architecture through creating worlds designed by, withorfornewlyindependentnations.

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY

GroupProjectReportandcaseStudy

Therichnessinarchitectureissomething that's becoming prioritized as it draws the growing recognition of the role in architecture to create new worlds designed by, with or for newly independent nations and people. Specifically African countries had little developmentintheirpartofarchitecture, whichiswhytheinteractionwithitnow creates so many interesting opportunities that shape buildings in theirapplicableenvironment,ratherthan creating correct buildings but in the wrongplaces.

This report goes in to depth about the way architecture can be shaped beautifully as well as sustainably when viewing ones work through the eyes of thepeopleinteractingwiththedesignas wellasabsorbingtheexternalinfluences oflife.

The Engineering Building College of technologylocatedinKumasi,Ghanahas alotofdepthintheworkasitdealswith politics and culminated in the political independenceofthecountry.

Thisprojectwasaverygroundingoneas it explains how valuable resources and effortisinothercountries.IthinkSouth Africans, specifically, tend to forget we are still in a 3rd world country and we shouldbeplanningforuniformityrather thanprogression.

The report also explains how a form of action for rights can result in much conflict, but it also shows that after conflict,progressionwillfollow.

Having researched and taken time to understand this building, it really is impressivetoseethedetailandthought that has gone into the design. This building really shows how african architecture could have developed into something beautiful and strong if only therewasntahaltonitbefore.

PROJECT 02

For me, sustainability is a synonym for beauty" ~ Anna Heringer

The construction techniques of buildings differ widely and with new ways of thinking onecandifferentlyinterprethybridmaterial economies.Itrecognizesthatarchitectstoday trytobringtogethermultipleapproachesto construction as a way to meet multiple identities and that sustainability can be createdwhenoneconnectsandabsorbsthe spacearound.

Anna Heringer demonstrates pure investmentinherworkandmakesitpossible for certain spaces to successfully use their own resources as well as raising economic standards.

In this project there is also a great understanding of connection between different races which brings hope for humanitytofindcorrelationworldwide.The architects, both being German, offered so muchloyaltyanddevotioninordertopusha disadvantaged community forward by shapingthelocalsspaceintotheirhome.

"Sustainability Is a Synonym Of Beauty"

~ Anna Heringer

The analysis of this part of the project was really eye opening as Anna Heringer goes into much depth about how simple on can create a sustainable building as long as you connect with the space properly. She also has many positive outlooks which give her a great push and her view on the beauty of architecture really encompasses how structure andartcanmeet.

CONCEPTUAL MODEL

WEST ELEVATION

PROJECT 03ZINE

In the bigger scheme of things, architecture takes upalotofland,makingitvitaltoseethatbuildings arevaluableandshouldevolvealongsidehumanity. It acknowledges the extensive mediation of architecture and the need to create an impactful stance in relation to a world saturated with the reminder of success and failure. This should encourage for a deeper connection with social media, especially during the digital age, as it can opensomanyopportunitiesforthefuture.

Architects have always worked with a wide array of media to create a secondary layer of impact, which is what differentiates architects from other figures in the building industry. Visual communication is howarchitectshavedevelopedtheirroleinsociety, which should now be docially be communicated as well.

This group project focuses on how there are many aspectstosuccessandhowmanywaysthereareto get there. With a list of things to keep in mind, the zine explains how certain decisions will influence and shape the environment, making it vital for certainthingstobeunderstood.

With that in mind, the physical submission of the Zinewascreatedsustainably(seepg).

Author and references

Duncan Powell: Pg. 6-12

Julian de Jonge: Pg. 4, pg. 13-14, pg. 21-22, pg. 24

Shanti Souris: Pg. 15-20

Gabriela Machowski: Pg. 23, pg.25-28

Overall Layout and page spread: Shanti Souris Printing and sourcing of recycled paper: Group work

"TO BE YOUNG AND AWARE IS TO KNOW YOU’RE BEING LIED TO; TO KNOW THAT A BRIGHT GREEN FUTURE IS POSSIBLE; TO KNOW THAT WE CAN REIMAGINE THE WORLD, REBUILD OUR CITIES, REDESIGN OUR LIVES, RETOOL OUR FACTORIES, DISTRIBUTE INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY AND ALL LIVE IN A WORLD THAT IS NOT ONLY BETTER THANTHEALTERNATIVE,BUTMUCHBETTERTHAN THEWORLDWEHAVENOW."

ALEX STEFFEN

"Today every major city has more than required institutions while there are none in small towns and villages. It is not just our contemporary practises but our attitude to the herirage that also needs much introspection."

~ B.V. Doshi

PROJECT 04 - HOUSING THEORY

The evolution of architecture has created a wide array of different buildings, making it possible to learn, interpret and improve future designs. With that said, it is therefor important to engage and connect with existing work as it allows for improvementinourown.

Focusing on re-imagining and understanding a wide array of buildings, this project consists of a poster created by two, then branching that work outwards through class discussions, allowing easy comparison across the range of case studies,andfinallyindividualessaywork.

The exisitng and overlapping ideas of others allows for growth in architecture and theoretical issues (specifically ageing architecture in my essay) allow for expansion and greater opportunities. The design development should never reach an end, and learning about exisitng work can encourage buildings to remainstrongerforlonger.

~ Charles Correa

~ PETER SEEGER

~ MICHAEL REYNOLDS

AMALGAMATION HISTORY ESSAY

“You’re here and there’s [8] billion of you here –you’ve got to apply some logic to how much longerthisballcansupportmorepeople.”

"“If humanity takes the planet down the tubes, I’m dead. I’m trying to save my ass. And that is a powerfulforce.”"

PHOTOG

"I AM SO FORTUNATE TO SEE SO MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE"

~GJ MACHOWSKI

GRAPHY

HOW ARCHITECTURE DIFFERS BETWEEN SOUTHAFRICA,MOSCOWANDDUBAI.

HavingbeenabletotravelfromSouthAfrica,through DubaiandtoMoscow,therewasmuchtimetoanalyze andphotographthedifferencesindifferentspaces.

Thispartoftheportfolioisextraworkfocusingonhow cultureandhistoryshapedtheircitiesandhowthishas influencedtheircurrentarchitecturalsystems.

DUBAI - focusing on the contrast in social classes

ThehistoryofDubaidatesbackto3000BCor theBronzeAge.Duringthe5-7thcenturiesAD, Dubaibecameafamoustraderouteconnecting Oman to what is now known to be Iraq. The livelihood of the people of Dubai during that time was based around pearling, fishing and buildingboats.

MOSCOW - focusing on the city's development phases

Today Moscow is not only the political centreofRussiabutalsothecountry'smost populous city and its industrial, cultural, scientific, and educational capital. For morethan600yearsMoscowalsohasbeen the spiritual centre of the Russian OrthodoxChurch.

SOUTH AFRICA - merge of architecture and discoordination

In the early 21st century the economy of SouthAfricagrewbutrecentlyithasslowed. Currently suffers from high unemployment. The country also suffers from widespread poverty. However, tourism and is an importantindustry.SouthAfricaisalsorichin minerals. In 2020 the population was 59 million.

This comparison aims to show how South Africa could have implemented strategies, similartoDubaiandMoscow,inordertofind morecoherenceinJohannesburg.

THE BUILDINGS IN DUBAI ARE VERY CLASS BASED. MUCH DETAIL AND CULTURALSIGNIFICANCEORMODERN ARCHITECTURE. THE CITY HOLDS ALL THE TALL, AIR-CONDITIONED AND EXPESNIVE BUILDINGS, BUT NOT FAR THEREARELOWERCLASSAPARTMENTS THAT ARENT EVER SPOKEN ABOUT. DUBAI HAS SUCCESSFULLY MANGED TOBALANCETHERICHANDPOORBY MAKING EVERYTHING ACCESSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING RULES AND REGULATIONS.

MOSCOW IS A VERY FULL CITY AND HAS MANY BUILDINGS. THE GENERAL LAYOUT IS TALL STRCUTURES, i.e. APARTMENT BUILDINGS, AND MORE GREENERYANDPUBLICSPACES.

MOSCOW HAS A VERY FLOWING SPACE AND SEEMS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT MAINTAINING BOTH WINTERANDSUMMER.

THEBIGGESTSUCCESS,ANYWHERE,IS OF COURSE PUBLIC TRANSPORT. MOSCOW HAS A VERY ACTIVE PLANNINGSCHEMEANDFOCUSESON THEBIGGERPICTURE.

SOUTH AFRICA IS A MIX OF MANY DIFFERENTCULTURES.THEREISNTONE ARCHITECTURALDIRECTIONTHATCAN BE FOLLOWED IN THIS COUNTRY, AS TO MANY PEOPLE, WITH TOO MANY DIFFERENT OPINIONS, HELPED GROW THISSPACE.

HAVING JOINT CONTRASTING IDEALS AT THE TIME, JOHANNESBURG IS A CITY OF MANY. THE CHARCTER, GROWTH, CONNECTIONS, DIFFERENCES. THERE IS SO MUCH CONTROVERSYINSOUTHAFRICA,BUT THEREISSOMETHINGSTORNGERTHAN STRUCTURES HOLDING THE PEOPLE TOGETHER-EMPATHY.

EMPATHY BETWEEN ALL OF THE EXPOSRUE TO DIFFERENT CLASSES ALLOWS FOR THE PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY TO PUSH HARDER FOR A BETTER, EQUAL AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

THIS MEANS FINDING OUR OWN IDEALS,REINVENTINGSTANDARDSAND TESTINGBUTPERFECTINGTHELIMITS.

CASESTUDIES

THE WORLD-CLASS CONCERT HALL IN ZARYADYE

The Moscow concert hall Zaryadye (MKH Zaryadye) with two stages, two open amphitheaters and a fully usable greenroof with plants and trees under the glass crust.

"6,000 square metres of HI-MACS NaturalAcrylicStonehasbeenusedfor the vast interior in order to create an ambitious and elevating, state-of- theart public building, which is a shining example of modern Moscow’s ‘Star’ architecture with a respectful nod to thehistoryandheritageofitslocation."

own images:

Project leader: Vladimir Plotkin, Sergey Kuznetsov Materials: steel, glass, natural acrylic stone

KANCHANJUNGA APARTMENTS

SKETCHBOOK

In this book there is a visualization of how many different architecture periods developed independently with similar influences and circumstances. With the western influences, there has now been a great deal of prioritizing African cultural development in work.

REFLECTIONOFBASIII-3021A

3RD YEAR ARCHITECTURE WAS A MISSION, BUT HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE... THAT NEVER LEFT MYSIDE.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR I MEASURED MY PROGRESS COMPARED TO LAST YEAR, AND I FOUND THAT LAST YEARS WORK HELPED ME INTERPRET SO MUCH MORE THIS YEAR. SPECIFICALLY IN THE REAL WORLD, NOT JUST ACEDEMICALLY.

SINCE ONLINE LEARNING, THERE WASNT MUCH EXPOSURETOANALYSINGBUILDINGSINPERSON. AS I MANAGED TO TRAVEL OVERSEAS AND REALISED FIRST AND SECOND YEAR ARCHITECTURE WOULD JUST HELP ME TIE MY THIRD YEAR IN, I WAS VERY AMAZED BY HOW WHATIHAVELEARNTINTHREEYEARSWILLNOW ACCOMPANY ME THROUGH LIFE AND EVERY BUILDING, EVEN MINE SOMEDAY :):) THIS INCLUDESMATERIAL,SHAPEDESIGN,HISTORICAL PURPOSES, MISTAKES AND CORRECTIONS, CULTURALPURPOSES,ETC.

REALLYLOVEARCHITECTURALHISTORYANDTHE KEYLESSONIHAVETAKENFROMTHISCOURSEIS THAT HISTORY ONLY STAYS ALIVE IF WE TALK ABOUTIT,MAKINGITEVERYARCHITECTSMISSION TO CONTINOUSLY AND PASSIONATELY INTERACT WITHTHEBUILTENVIRONMENTINORDERTOBUILD ABETTERFUTURE.

SECTION4(POSTER)

SECTION4(ESSAY)

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