Historic Architecture

Historic architecture it’s known for its detailed design on buildings and it sense of grandness and luxury. These buildings are typically known to consist pillars surrounding the building as well as the triangular roof which is famously used in roman architecture. I wanted to look at this architecture style as I enjoy how it can easily be contrasted against modern design or any other type of architecture. This type of architecture is known to use the colour pallets of greys and besieges an whites as it adds to the luxury look that it holds. These buildings are usually built really tall and act as if they are above the surrounding area .Though this can be portrayed in many ways with some being hyper detailed with angels, statues and domes.

Due to the importance of pillars and the roof structures on historic buildings I wanted o look into these in more detail. Such as looking at the different types of pillars and the many different types of roof styles which can be found within a building . By taking these principles of historic design I am able to recreate a building with this style in a different material such as concrete which is new and it will juxtapose itself as well as contrast anything that’s within its surroundings.

With white being more cold and formal but pastel colours or natural colours being more warm , bright and welcoming. There is also the contrast in height and architectural style with this short black modern building next to this tall red Victorian style build. Where the red building has more of a historical and grand look to it, where the black one is being shadowed.

For my research of contrasting space I went into London and saw a range of building that juxtapose while being next to each other. There is contrast of colo0urs where 2 buildings in the space architecture but different colours can contrast and create 2 completely different looks and feels.

With buildings being built at different time periods, I took photo of modern builds next to traditional or historical builds. To analyse this architecture, I drew elevations which showcase the difference in lines and structure between the 2 builds. For example, the National History Museum has this glass alien like build next to this historical structure yet since they are both so large still has a grand look. The use of juxtaposition can show power or also be an way to distinguish between buildings and see a visual separation.