Blog 3
Blog 3 Feb.19. 23 Our semester project in my studio class has us building an architecture to fit within a set site. As implied by the title, it spans the whole semester and starts with site analysis and will eventually end with a fully developed structure that we believe best suits the area. The site is part of Berlin’s Kulturforum, a collection of interesting architectures that include Mies van der Roh’s Neue Museum, and the Berlin Philharmonic. It is a great display of iconic Berlin architecture. The Berlin Philharmonic is a modernist building designed by Hans Scharoun. It features an interesting yellow facade and organic structures that seemingly wave with the wind. Directly across from the Kulturforum is the Sony Center. This post modern building has become a highlight of Berlin’s architecture, thanks to its reactive glass ceiling. While the building is without a doubt unique and thought provoking, it pales in comparison to the Philharmonic and Neue Museum. ...