Monthly Archives: November 2012

  I believe the preservation of an architectural structure should depend on its connection to the architect, how it serves the people, and the age of the structure. Even though we, Americans, are on the verge of experimenting with new … Continue reading →

In chapter 3 “What’s Worth Preserving” We learn the difference between formal, experiential and activist critique. While Formal and experiential critiques describes, demonstrate and give you a tour, Activist critique argue, fight or defend  what they want; if a building … Continue reading →

There is always debate on whether something should be preserved. Whether something should be preserved depends on a couple of things. Some are whether it is neccesary, whether the majority want it, or its histroical value. I believe that if … Continue reading →

Blog posts – preservation Michael Sorkin, “Save the the Whitney” “What is Worth Preserving” — types of architectural criticism — tone — argument — values for conservation Assignment — preservation of an apartment building — cf. a skyscraper community value … Continue reading →

The perspective on the central question of what is worth preserving should have a significant part of the buildings that there historic structure. The landmarks around the buildings are able to explain and support the environment or community. The surrounding … Continue reading →

In chapter three of writing about architecture, “What is worth preserving?” is the main question asked concerning what structures should be preserved as lamdmarks for greater purposes. Examples of libraries museums and churches are given as the common types of … Continue reading →

According to the Chapter 3 “what’s worth preserving?” From the book “Writing about Architecture”, preserving a building or ancient structure has been an issue which critics have discussed through the years. If people decided to demolish an old architectural structure, … Continue reading →

Preservation is something that every person in the world tries to acheive. Trying to preserve something means trying to preserve a memory or a feeling. Many things can be preserved and saved for the future but the small things that … Continue reading →

Something being preserved should have a significant part in the involvement of the lives in which the people around it live. There is always that one place that we always tend to visit or think about, whether this place is … Continue reading →

In “Save the Whitney”, Michael Sorkin states his main concern about the Whitney Museum and its renovation. Sorkin is truly bothered by Michael Graves’ addition to the museum and how it affected the so called “masterpiece”. According to Sorkin, Graves’ … Continue reading →