When I think of architects, I can only imagine the technicalities they must face on a daily basis when planning and designing homes.
Does the sunlight shine through flawlessly at all times of the day? Will the structure and skeleton of the house fit accurately within the aspired look? Could the ceiling height make or break the client’s brief? The list could go on but the obstacles remain challenges, even for the best of them.
The focus and determination to draft up a home from a hole in the ground has always astounded me, the results even more so. If you think about how, as a home owner, it is always best to live in your house for at least a year before truly understanding the ebb and flow of living in it. So how do the architects even begin to predict the intricacies of life before a brick has even been laid?
The tricks of their trade will always be part of a bigger and more complex science which could, and does, take years to master. In a profession where an architect’s work could be reflected on for decades and even centuries into the future, for now we can only revel in the true beauty of their craft as the building blocks of a what many of us call “home”.
Images from: contemporist, turnbull griffen haesloop architects, contemporist, william o’brien jr., black.white.yellow., elding oscarson, cambridge architectural, contemporist, calderoliver, dwell
LOVE this post Michelle!
Comment by Adele {modernemotive} — July 28, 2010 @ 9:32 pm
Oh I absolutely agree! I am always amazed at how the lines and planes of the exterior of a home also become the beauty of the interior. It’s a true art form when done in a way that respects it’s surroundings. I work with an architect here in Calgary who continues to wow me with the way he creates space. The mind of an architect is truly fascinating!
Comment by Nyla — July 28, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
Michelle, first of all you picked out some amazing images — I am inspired by quite a few of them. It’s amazing how intense and grand you make the process sound, when it is just what I do on a day-to-day basis. Although I realize that there is so much involved in making a house come together, it’s rejuvenating taking a look at it from a different perspective. Especially on a day when conforming to codes and changing ‘perfect plans’ to meet a clients’ whims can seem overly frustrating, it’s wonderful to look at it in a little bigger picture. Thank you!
Comment by FormFire Glassworks — July 28, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
Wow! great post…amazing talent indeed.
Comment by yvonne — July 29, 2010 @ 12:51 am
We have a fab show in the UK called ‘Grand Designs’ and it never ceases to amaze me the designs that the archiects come up with and the problems they over come to create outstanding homes. No wonder you have to spend 5 years at University to get a BA degree in it – impressive stuff!
Comment by Will — July 29, 2010 @ 3:21 am
What a beautiful post. I’m always fascinated to hear non architects speak about architecture, and you have done so beautifully.
Comment by Jessica @ {Black.White.Yellow.} — July 29, 2010 @ 11:32 am
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Pingback by {Blog} Holly & Gill | luxxury livving — August 10, 2010 @ 1:45 am
Michelle: Very interesting take on architecture. Loved the photos and analysis of the different spaces and unique features of each design…It is truly amazing how they are able to transport an idea on paper to an actual building that could last many many years, and on top of that include so many details that make that space a home, from the lighting, to the flooring and the materials, architects are true artists and scientists, in my opinion. Really liked your closing sentence: “…we can only revel in the true beauty of their craft as the building blocks of a what many of us call “home”.” – SO TRUE! Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Carpet Goddess — August 10, 2010 @ 4:11 pm
I always forget how nice houses can be. When I see pictures like this I want to build my own one. I want to wake up in a bedroom like this one on the top. And Im sure they have a lakeview too. Im a little jelous, but not too much
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