During class on Tuesday, we discussed different elements of postmodernist architecture using terms that Charles Jencks defined for us in The Emergent Rules. I had never heard of any of these terms prior to the reading and class discussion so when we were looking at the different images I found it difficult at first to attribute these features to the images. However, it eventually made sense to me as I looked at more examples. For example, seeing the image of the Louvre helped me to understand the concept of radical eclectism as I saw an old European building and a modern glass pyramid. This allowed me to understand that radical eclectism is two completely different buildings near each other, as the Louvre perfectly represents that. Then, after Dr. Cummings showed us the images, we started discussing the architecture at Rollins, Winter Park, and downtown Orlando. She encouraged us to make observations about the architecture in these places.
Sometimes I walk around Park Avenue with a plan in mind such as needing to get lunch, buy some coffee, or get a manicure. However, there are many times where I have nothing to do, so I walk around and look at some of the shops. I enjoy walking around Park Avenue in my free time because there are so many different shops and restaurants. I can experience all of these places in walking distance! This demonstrates that Urbane urbanism is reflected in the architecture of Park Avenue, as urbane urbanism is reflected in small cities in which people have many essential places within walking distance of them. Urban buildings are also uniform, as many of the buildings along Park avenue are. Prior to this class discussion, I did not consciously think about the architecture in the places that I have been to. However, I find it interesting to see how architectural styles impact lifestyles and connect the past and present styles.
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