Musings

Architects spend a lot of time discussing aesthetics. In fact, on the face of it, aesthetics might seem like the only aspect the profession cares about. Amongst some of the leaders in the field today is an emphasis on crazy form based architecture and other follies which are only possible through the powerful new world of computer aided design. To express this obsession in the words of Shakespeare, methinks contemporary architecture doth screech too much. Architecture is of course meant to be much more than fancy facades, decorative ornamentation and eye-dazzling spectacle. At least, I hope it is…