Part II: Principles of a Muted Intensity Singularity & Identity In the postmodern world that contains the heterogenous qualities of a global society, where urban landscapes are a composition of a multitude of cultural and ideological views—we can no longer strive for a singular or uniform language within the built environment. As a result, every building must be a manifestation of its designer’s response to the current state of affairs. What then, is singularity in architecture? One definition of architectural singularity is an individuality or newness of a building or space that goes beyond its physical image; a uniqueness that produces a strong and easily understood identity. This definition relies on the feelings and emotive qualities of a space that allow a visitor to sense that they have engaged with something truly unique, something particular, something extraordinary. Experiencing a muted intensity, as any architecture does, begins with an impression. The impression is an important tool to immediately express a building’s values and instill either a sense of belonging to
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