Hello Everyone!
I'm Michal and I work with psychology of architecture. I would like to share with you a project I've been working on in my spare time for the past year.
Together with architectural neuroscientist and doctor Natalia Olszewska, we have started a manifesto and newsletter about human-centered, evidence-based architecture called Venetian Letter. On the front page, you will find a description of 10 points, on which we based this project and which we see as key for the future of architecture.
In short, they are:
- Put people and their wellbeing first.
- Take responsibility for how your creations affect humans.
- Strive to create beauty.
- Design cities for everyone.
- Foster social capital.
- Pursue truth and think critically.
- Make things truly sustainable.
- Empower communities to make choices.
- Stay authentic and human.
- Be open-minded.
What will you find on the website?
Every month, you can read (or get in your inbox) new conversations with people who share this human orientation, such as Harry Mallgrave, Sarah Goldhagen or Raymond Neutra.
You can also read articles, where we explore both practical topics, such as what makes a brain-friendly facade, and more philosophical ones, like why we should care about prison design.
Why have we started the Venetian Letter?
Because we see a paradigm shift coming to the world of architecture and urbanism - one that leads to a significant rethink of its values and methods, and we want to support it.
We can already see that the future of architecture is going to be fully focused on humans, their experience of space, their emotions, and quality of life. This includes not only short term well-being, but also long-term environmental sustainability, which goes hand in hand with it.
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Gotham's skeletal architecture and gargoyle decorations match the cities nature perfectly. But if you think about it from an in universe perspective, it's kind off funny. And one wonders how Gotham's people are comfortable living in a city like this? And it also makes me wonder... people of all ages live in Gotham. So obviously there have to be schools and daycare centers for the children of Gotham. But do you think they are also built with gothic architecture and are decorated with gargoyles?
I want an anime that look like it could be straight out of Castlevania or certain parts of Dark Souls (yes I know there is a Castlevania show).
Also, I would like a show and not a movie. (I know some people were probably going to suggest Vampire Hunter D lol)
Think set pieces involving tall, dark castles, high vaulted ceilings, and stained glass. And people in elegant and elaborate outfits and dresses.
Album - Elevation of a Gothic Pinnacle with a Hexagonal Plan
Source - Wikimedia - Wenzel von Olmutz
"Little is known about Wenzel von Olmรผtz, who is thought to have principally been active as a goldsmith in Central Europe. He is best known for his printed oeuvre which includes reproductions after the most important masters of his day, among which works after Martin Schongauer and the young Albrecht Dรผrer.
The current, very rare impression of a gothic baldachin and its plan is one of four known designs of this kind, reproducing designs found in the archives of the late-gothic building lodge of the minster church in Ulm. Alongside prints by the master mason Alart Du Hameel, the Master W with the Key and two booklets published by Mathes Roriczer and Hanns Schmuttermayer, this series is one of the first important projects dedicated to furthering architectural knowledge through the medium of print."
PDF - Gothic Architecture (short)
PDF - Characteristics of Gothic churches and cathedrals
Gutenberg - Gothic Architecture by รdouard Corroyer, 1896
For those interested in the more mysterious aspects of the legacy of Gothic architecture, in particular of the cathedrals, as well as the general topic of alchemy I can't help but recommend Fulcanelli as well:
PDF - Fulcanelli: Le Mystere des Cathedrales - A Hermetic Study of Cathedral Construction
I know itโs a stretch but is there some type of book out there that explains the history of gothic architecture and its designs? Any kind of info would be appreciated
Hello Everyone!
I'm Michal and I work with psychology of architecture. I would like to share with you a project I've been working on in my spare time for the past year.
Together with architectural neuroscientist and doctor Natalia Olszewska, we have started a manifesto and newsletter about human-centered, evidence-based architecture called Venetian Letter. On the front page, you will find a description of 10 points, on which we based this project and which we see as key for the future of architecture.
In short, they are:
- Put people and their wellbeing first.
- Take responsibility for how your creations affect humans.
- Strive to create beauty.
- Design cities for everyone.
- Foster social capital.
- Pursue truth and think critically.
- Make things truly sustainable.
- Empower communities to make choices.
- Stay authentic and human.
- Be open-minded.
What will you find on the website?
Every month, you can read (or get in your inbox) new conversations with people who share this human orientation, such as Harry Mallgrave, Sarah Goldhagen or Raymond Neutra.
You can also read articles, where we explore both practical topics, such as what makes a brain-friendly facade, and more philosophical ones, like why we should care about prison design.
Why have we started the Venetian Letter?
Because we see a paradigm shift coming to the world of architecture and urbanism - one that leads to a significant rethink of its values and methods, and we want to support it.
We can already see that the future of architecture is going to be fully focused on humans, their experience of space, their emotions, and quality of life. This includes not only short term well-being, but also long-term environmental sustainability, which goes hand in hand with it.
**Why am I pos
... keep reading on reddit โก