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[ Architectural Inspirations And A Architecture Proposal ]

1. Inspiration About ‘Roof And Wall’ From Milan

Upon taking a stroll, I came across a number of homeless people living under the bridge, and it had me pondering why. It was damp with barely any daylight. This deliberation helped me realize that the most critical factor in Architecture is the enclosure of space with walls and a roof, and the first element that should be pursued is the roof.

2. Inspiration About ‘Window’ From Venice

Understanding that the walls and the roof act as the most crucial elements of Architecture, I analyzed the methodology of puncturing windows to satisfy one’s desire to bring in daylight and air as well as having a view outside. Regardless of the shape, the penetration occurs during the realization of the wall, which makes it a part of the wall. As a result, the Architecture loses its purity as an enclosed space due to the penetration erected as part of the wall. Upon contemplation, I had the opportunity to visit Carlos Scarpas Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice, where I noticed that one singular stone with distinct cut marks made me appreciate the cut marks and the stones were formed at completely different times. In order to make a cut out, it requires an object that can be cut from. The two separate gestures of creating a wall and then making a cut out for the window enables them to be in two separate time frames. This allows the wall to be imagined in its pure state, therefore leaving the remnants of the ‘fully enclosed’ into the Architecture.

3. Inspiration About ‘Symbolism’ From Milan

My first panic attack occurred during my time in Milan, back when I lacked understanding and my advice to people who were struggling with depression was that it was all mental and that they merely needed a stronger mindset. It’s still unclear what the reasons were, but I believe it stemmed from the burden of being separated from my wife and two boys. This incident however, made me realize the importance of mental health and understand its correlation with the physical aspects of my body and had me reevaluate certain aspects of my life. At first, I believed in monumentality providing an absolute value for people to lean on. Now, in addition to the absolute value that allows people to lean on, one can live on hope and solace. I now believe that Architecture should encompass symbolism as well as desire.