Cape Town, South Africa +27829217215 inusgoussard@hotmail.com inus.goussard inus_goussard “It is the prevailing law of all things, that life is recognizable in its expression, that form ever follows function.” (Louis Sullivan) The essence of architecture is not limited to the effective creation of space, but also the manner in which it is comprehended. In nature, form instils identity so that we are able to distinguish an inherent functional purpose. Consciousness of nature’s systems and patterns and appreciating these aesthetically inform an on-going understanding of the interconnectedness of underlying life patterns and coevolution. The essence of beauty can thus be interpreted as a sense of union drawing us beyond isolated individuality. Architecture that reflects its true nature can become accessible to human desire and imagination by remaining intelligible. I believe that a building should echo natural simplicity and unity through form and composition informed by the holistic integration of materials, building systems, structure and purpose. Architecture that stems from place and memory has the capacity to nurture a spirit of local identity and engage in a narrative with its inherited urban setting. I aim to participate in this conversation by a practise of sensitive and contemporary contextual architecture that positively engages with an ever evolving local identity. Tectonic expression has the power to inspire consciousness in the same way nature does. A building is brought to life through recognition of its expression and conscious integration with its context. Such a building embodies the collective identity of the people that it is intended to serve, declaring that architecture is the built image of ourselves (Rasmus Wærn & Gert Wingårdh). Through this process we understand and relate to the building, and therein lies its beauty. I aim to create beautiful buildings.
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