#3 The Original Neue Elbbrucke Bridge, Hamburg, Germany
According to Designblendz, architects need to consider whether they’ll be proud of the space they create.
“Architects add art, creativity, and beauty to our daily lives in ways we don't expect. They know the ins and outs of how to design your favorite little alcove or how to give your building the best view.”
Research indicates that areas with good architecture and design can, in fact, create stronger communities and healthier neighborhoods and businesses.
#4 Christ The Savior Cathedral In Borki. Built 1888-1891 As Part Of A Memorial Complex By Alexander III In Honor Of His Family Being Saved From A Train Crash At The Site In 1888
#5 The Main Portal Of The Capelas Imperfeitas In The Monastery Of Batalha, Portugal
#6 The Palace Of Electricity, Exposition Universelle
Meanwhile, ArchDaily notes that good architecture “can and should” be considered.
“While it could start off with the motivation to do good and require an initial moral approach, this sensibility, combined with a meticulous knowledge of individual/communal needs and transparent communication, generates a well-adapted and accessible built environment that can promote growth.”
#7 The Grand Magasin Dufayel, Paris, France. First Opened In 1856, It Was Expanded Several Times Between 1874 And 1913 Becoming One Of The Largest Department Stores Of The Early 20th Century
#8 Central Dome, 1889 Exposition Universal, Paris. Built For The 1889 World's Fair And Demolished Shortly After The Conclusion Of The Exposition
#9 Al-Kazneh, Petra, Jordan. This Elaborate Tomb Is Thought To Have Been Carved Out Of A Sandstone Rock Face In The The 1st Century Ad
Ideally, architects will find a way to balance both the function and the form of the buildings they’re designing. First of all, you need the building to fulfil its main function. Without a doubt, the priority is for the structure to have, well, structural integrity. The design has to be stable. If the building falls down or starts crumbling incredibly quickly, then it’s a fundamental failure.
#10 The Notre Dame Cathedral D'amiens, France. Completed In 1270. Declared A Unesco World Heritage Site In 1981. The Sand Bags Protecting The Building's Base During World War I
#11 The Bowhead House, Edinburgh, Scotland. Built In The Mid-1500’s, Demolished 1878-1879
#12 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy. Designed By Giuseppe Mengoni In 1861, And Built Between 1865 And 1877
Of course, it’s not enough for the building to simply exist. However, that’s a great start! It has to be designed in such a way that it allows people to use it for its intended purpose.
If you’re designing residential apartments, offices, etc., you’ll need good plumbing and electrical wiring to divide up the space in a way that makes sense.
How you do that will look very different than if you were designing a mall, restaurant, or, say, an indoor community center.
#13 The Casino Kursaal Or Also Known As The Kursaal Pleasure Palace, Ostende. Built 1875, Destroyed During World War 2
#14 The Central Theater, Dresden, Germany. Built 1897-1898, Destroyed By Fire In 1945 During The Dresden Bombing Raids In World War II
#15 Photographs Of The Theatre Of Marcellus, Rome, Italy. Founded In 13 Bc. Today The Upper Floors Are Used For Apartments And The Surroundings Are Used As A Venue For Small Concerts
But once you’ve got all the pragmatic and functional stuff figured out, you actually need to consider the aesthetic side of things.
It’s no surprise that people like looking at beautiful things. When you’re surrounded by beauty, you feel inspired and motivated. On the other hand, if you spend all day surrounded by drab, depressing designs, it’s going to suck the soul out of you.
#16 Walter Macfarlane Of Saracen Foundry Standing By A Lighting Standard Manufactured By His Company In Glasgow, Scotland
The reality is that beauty can cost a lot of money to bring to life.
There isn’t always a budget to decorate new building projects with lots of details. Spendings-conscious architects are likely to prioritize practical aspects of the building over aesthetic ‘fluff.’
That being said, every new building adds to the overall atmosphere of the local area. If every single project focuses just on minimizing costs and ends up looking drab, then the entire city is going to feel soulless, lacking any character or sense of history.
#19 Dresden Frauenkirche, Germany. Constructed From 1726 To 1743, Destroyed In 1945 During The Bombing Of Dresden In World War 2
#20 The Maison Du Roi (King's House) Or Broodhuis (Bread House), Brussels, Belgium. Built From 1874 To 1896
