Experiencing Architecture
This assignment is about focusing on examples of good and bad architecture. However, how can one determine what is good architecture and what is bad architecture? Good architecture, is that, which serves its purpose in which it was designed. Good architecture is also determined in how it is utilized and maintained. On the other hand, examples of bad architecture include, not serving it's purpose, in which it was designed, and not being well maintained. In this assignment I chose two buildings that I thought was an example of good architecture and one that I thought was an example of bad architecture. The leasing office of Palmetto South Apartments is an example of bad architecture and Palmetto South Apartment complex is an example of good architecture. The leasing office of Palmetto South Apartments is an example of bad architecture for several reasons: climate control in the laundry room and the usage of space within the building. Because the laundry room has a tendency to get extremely hot, there are not any ways that are devised to allow the heat to get out. This causes the laundry room to become very uncomfortable when students go into retrieve their clothes or leave them to be washed
In conclusion, throughout is assignment I had the opportunity to analyze the characteristics of bad architecture and good architecture. There are many aspects of determining what is bad and good architecture. Bad architecture is that, which is does not serves its purpose in which it was built, how it was maintained, and the climate control. Good architecture serves the purpose, in which it was designed, the fullest extent. The following are some sketches of the interior and exterior of both of the buildings. An example of good architecture is exemplified in the Palmetto South Apartments complex. The apartments serve the needs of the students very well. All of the spaces within the apartments are used to the fullest by the students. The apartment complex offers two floor plans to choose from : a double occupancy, two bedroom, two bath, living room, dining room, and kitchen or a double occupancy, three bedroom, two bath, living room , dining room, and a kitchen. The appearance of this building is also appealing to the eye. This building is user friendly, just as the leasing office. Within the house there is only one hallway that is accessible to any of the room within the apartment. Therefore, it is very easy for
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