The Salt Lake Institute designed by Louis Kahn might be one of the most straightforward examples that I can think about. Even though in this building there is no mystery or complexity, the buildings enclosing the courtyard that opens to the sky and horizon makes creates a very solemn and spiritual experience. The fountain (water …
In this fantastic museum, through the remarkable three conceptual axes. The architect, Daniel Libeskind created different conceptual environments, which transforms the space in the deepest experience to each one of these paths. Especially, in my last visit to Berlin and this building, I had an exceptional connection with the axis of the continuity. In this …
When taking this picture I observed that because of the lack of visibility, or blurred visibility effect provided by the textile art installation, people would slow down sharply their walking speed when approaching this ramp. In this modernist building, the clarity of space and visibility was a key aspect for design, as in many other …
For me, the Bauhaus library shows a great example of using spatial arrangements to create a various sense of visibility. The perspective(photo left ) from the Steubenstrasse, could give me a clear focus on the street furniture(the big chair) by the gradually decreasing street width. Its arrangement creates a sense of focus. In the other …
What was once a military base, is now our most famous attraction in Puerto Rico, “El Morro” the fortress. Today it is used an as open and “public” space for recreational activities, dog walks, tours, etc. Even though the view angles were used for military purposes, today, works well to get to know the old …
Visual visibility and openness among pedestrians affect crime rates. Low visibility means many places are blocked by buildings or other structures and dark, and it is a space that is likely to lead to real crime soon. It is the highest crime rate in Seoul, Myeondong, despite being surrounded by shops. The crime rate is …
The famous „Bund“ in Shanghai is the promenade along the river Huangpu. But what I actually want to show in this picture is the view we experience in this location: The skyline of the business quarter Pudong. When standing here we have the right distance to see the whole ensemble of buildings. Between the two …
I like to put up the sight axis from Louvre to L’Arc de Triomphe in Paris. When standing in front of the main Louvre pyramide facing towards the famous street of Champs-Élysées, one can see as far as the L’arc de Triomphe. The sight axis is kept free, though including one monument at Place de …
For this task, I would like to propose this square. Worldwide famous and one of tourist’s favorite landmarks in New York City: Times Square. It has a linear view, meaning that you can see at first hand where it ends or possible getaways in a glance. Perhaps, this square is most famous for all the …
Skylines in cities are clear examples of the influence of the sense of vision as criteria for design. In cities where historical buildings play a role as landmarks and have a considerable height (and special design) are taken into account for urban planners to set a limit of other buildings. Therefore, historical buildings enhance their …
