Prehistoric Architecture

  Listening to the presentation for prehistoric architecture was a bit boring yet interesting. Boring in a way because the reporters were lacking gusto in their reports, also some just read what was written in their notes or their powerpoints also it was a bit dragging. It was interesting in a way because knowing that people even used their own feces to create things was ingenious even though it is not really aesthetic. I was also very curious about how they were able to build the cromlechs and dolmens or even something as intricate as the stonehenge because just by looking at those stones they look really really heavy and it would be really hard to carry or to even mount just by raw human effort. Prehistoric architecture also showed how the humans back then lived shepherds whose flock they have to follow constructed tents that are easy to assemble and disassemble in order to keep up with their flock. Architecture back then was not really very aesthetic but was generally only for the use of humans back then. Basically, they use what they see back and immediately convert it into their settlement, burial sites. etc for example caves, during the time of the stone age this was the most basic kind of dwelling since it provides shelter from the weather and a place for people to sleep in but as time progressed humans discovered way to bring their home with them since they were mostly living a nomadic way of life. They constructed tents which are very handy since they can easily set it up and if they need to move they would either leave it there or disassemble it and bring it with them. Back then architecture was a necessity and way for humans to protect themselves against nature, wild beasts or even other humans. Since they were mostly living a barbaric way of life skins of their prey were used for wall coverings, roofs and clothing. Skins of animals were mostly used by the farmers and gatherers for their make shift tents. But what is important that prehistoric architecture paved the way for more ideas and designs that would lead up to modern architecture which is today without the simple cromlech or dolmen there would be no beams and columns the idea would have not existed. So prehistoric architecture as crude and simple it may be was a vital step in the formation of what architecture is today.

Manifesto

      For me architecture is something tangible yet intangible, tangible in the sense that we can see architecture all around us, intangible because not everyone can understand the meaning within the design or not everyone can hear the voice of the designer. I want to be an architect not only because I love architecture but I also want to improve human lives by not only designing but also making my designs useful to people. Being an architect it is very hard to stand out since there are a lot of ideas out there that are waiting to be found out. I believe that my chance to stand out is utilizing my own strengths which is being resourceful and creative. I want to use these strengths in order to forge my own identity as an architect which by now I still have no idea how but I am willing to learn. I also want other people to look at my work and they would be and they would be able to see who I am just by looking at my work. I want them to see that I am a very laidback, easy - going, carefree yet I am someone who I believe that can be depended on. I want people not only to view my work aesthetically but also see the emotions that have been embedded within it. I hope that by honing my skills I would be able to stir the emotions of anyone who is looking at my art.

       In the future I think I would be working in a firm but I would have my own studio or office where I can accept other works. I plan not only to focus on planning or designing structures but on other branches of architecture as well especially landscaping and urban development. Designs that fascinate me are those that simple yet elaborate. Simple in a way that when you look at the work it seems pretty easy however the details are very meticulous and precise. But sometimes I feel confused when looking at works that are abstract in design I find it hard to understand the meaning of such a work. However since we are all artists sometimes no one would be able to understand our work only us. Since each and every one of us is driven with different inspirations it maybe money, career, or just passion for the arts. In our profession, passion is very important  since it not only drives us but it makes us immune through the mechanical process of our work since we are loving what we are doing and it doesn't bother us even if what we are doing is repetitive and calculated but I believe that we should also learn  how to deal with our clients making them understand and see our work in a simple way so that they may come to realize that what they're looking at is not only a piece of paper with floor plans, details, or sketches but it is work of art and that they may come to appreciate it.