During class on Wednesday we
discussed the various forms of postmodern architecture and examined many works
that embodied the concepts that Jenks explained. These examples were
particularly enjoyable due to the fact that I could relate these examples to other
buildings I had seen on my own, as well as absorb the concepts in a real way.
I enjoyed the concept of double
coding and how the example used revealed the duality of the building, - a Greek
front with columns, and Judeo looking back of the building painted blue. I also
particularly liked the concept of tradition reinterpreted and the crane example
that was located in Europe - I like the history that is associated with something
like that and will be on the lookout for more landmarks that employ this concept.
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| Baldwin Park |
The concept of urbane and urban
living was also brought up, and the local town of Baldwin Park was discussed; and the
way in which this neighborhood was built on the premise of harmony and close
living. This concept also heavily interested me because it seems to be the way
of the future and responsible living. I think it is a great concept to be able
to work, live, and have entertainment all within walking distance, reducing our
harm on the environment also while keeping citizens more active.
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| Bank of America Building |
I also enjoyed the concept of
absent center and how it related back to “the gap” from the Barthes reading and
how we fill in the missing pieces with our own eyes. I have seen many buildings
like this, and it is nice to now recognize this concept. The same is also true
for the Bank of America building located in down town Orlando that utilized the
new rhetorical figure by repeating a step structure at the top of the building.
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