Architecture has come a long way in a few thousand years. And with the dawn of the Industrial revolution came a seismic shift in technology and thought. And with these changes architecture’s evolution was accelerated exponentially. But in some ways things are still the same. Buildings are man made structures. Many stand as markers, however, most buildings provide much more. They are made of a wide variety of parts from a multitude of materials.
The earth moves. Whether it’s because of temperature or seismic conditions. And for that reason buildings need foundations. As buildings evolved so did the platforms that allowed them to stay standing. And as the builder found ways below ground to make structures more permanent they found ways above to create meaningful shapes that fit their needs. Building plans follow patterns. Early buildings are square , rectangular or circular for a reason. The shapes are easy to build, the forms are functional and the means and methods just work.
Walls divide. They also hold things up. Particularly the roof. Walls protect. In the case of mankind they are indispensable. Early buildings used clay, mud, stone, hides and even ice for walls. And these walls became a backdrop of intention. They were used to tell stories, intimidate, make statements or to magnify the presence of their makers. And we do the same today. Even in the same ways, stacking bricks, stone or wood. We weave these materials with early methods and patterns in mind.
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