DIANA MARTÍNEZ BADIA
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(Filipo Brunelleschi, 1377-1446). Confrontation between Roman and medieval language
(Bramante, Bernini... 1506-1626). There is a transformation in architectural promenade to introduce an accelerated vision and loaded the facade of Maderno facade.
(Francesco Borromini, 1642-1660). Architecture and transmission of knowledge. Modernization of knowledge is sought against petrification of Baroque architecture.
(Filipo Brunelleschi, 1377-1446). Confrontation between Roman and medieval language
rome - FLORENCe, 2012
"History of Architecture" is one of the subjects taught from the earliest years at college, which allows to acquire basic knowledge about the origin of architecture and the way it has evolved over the centuries. Fascinated by the idea of travelling to Rome, some college friends and I experienced in first-hand all the explanations of Mr. Rovira.
Large tracts of open space, backed by the characteristic skyline of the city. Iconic value of new architectures.
Singapore River as one of the best examples where the contrast between historical buildings and skyscrapers seen.
Coexistence between cultures and religions. China Town and Little India where the architecture of each culture.
Large tracts of open space, backed by the characteristic skyline of the city. Iconic value of new architectures.
Informal settlements where the poor population lives. These urban areas lack services and planning, with housing self and there is no security.
The city is defined by a sum of iconic buildings without any vision of urbanity or unity and dominated by large infrastructures.
In an environment with few resources, build an architecture that solves the problem of flooding.
Informal settlements where the poor population lives. These urban areas lack services and planning, with housing self and there is no security.
singapore, 2014
Although in 2008 I had been in Singapore with my family, it was the possibility of living in this city for two months that allowed me to reflect and discover the real basis that characterize the city.
other trips
Looking back on all those countries, I value the richness of each culture and the huge variety of architectures that can be found worldwide. Even if the architectural degree has given me knowledge about the discipline, the skill to appreciate each unique ambience is achived by my own experience.
TRIPS:
My geography professor at the primary school has always criticized about the students travelling "as suitcases". He considered that parents took us up and down without look around us and, unfortunately, now I realize the truth of his words.
It was in the second year of university, after having taught “History of Architecture”, that I travelled for the third time to Rome. This was the first trip from which I have changed my point of view, making a real effort to a global view of the elements of the city.
perú, 2013
Peru is, by far, one of the most charming countries which has surprised me. Its rich diversity of virgin landscapes and its architecture closely associated with culture and history, are some of the reasons for which I have fell in love. Furthermore, I was fascinated by the way the population is link and appropriate to public space.
Travelling allows to have a first impression of the environment and what characterizes it, but it is through temporarily settle, when you really start to have an idea about people's lifestyle and the way they approach to their cities. .
There is a denial of any connection with the beach (poorly resolved communication). However, green space defined relationships and activities.
Vernacular architecture without planning or regulation of the city.
Importance of landscape and nature, defining really beautiful scenery.
There is a denial of any connection with the beach (poorly resolved communication). However, green space defined relationships and activities.
Keys to
Plan for
a city
ENVIRONMENT
INFRAESTRUCTURES
VARIETY OF
CULTURES
DUALITY:
contemporary architecture
traditional architecture
ENHANCE URBAN
IDENTITY
SAFETY
MASTERPLAN
ECOLOGY
Travel under the architectural view
Face a new perception
Knowledge vs experience
The reality of history
Importance of architecture's history
Same concepts but diferent relations:
Public space
Building
design
integration
environment
urban project
urban project
Relation between:
landscape and architecture
Context as a strong point of departure for design
a more complex view about what surrounds us
BEFORE university
DURING first years of univrsity
NOWADAYS
The city is not any more a sum of icons
Appreciation of the relationship between buildings and with the public space
The city becomes an overlapping of layers
ARCHITECTURE OFFERS A NEW POINT OF VIEW:
Social, economical, cultural and ecological concers
Personal view:
Appropation of the city
Singapore as a good example for urban planning:
The richness of architecture lies in cultual diversity
Urban complexity and its multiscalar character