Hello Readers,
My name is Samantha Chan. I
am a fourth year student at the University of Western Ontario studying Visual
Arts and Biology. This blog is created as a class assignment for my Histories
of Urbanism and Architecture course. It is meant to be a place to express my
views and analyze examples of the built form, specifically architecture and
urbanism. Although I only have a basic understanding of architecture and
urbanism, I am very intrigued by the various topics that will be addressed
within the course. After taking a geography course regarding Africa South of
the Sahara, it has opened by eyes to how advanced and urbanized parts of these
countries actually are. This really made me realize how urbanism has expanded over
time. I am excited to share with you my perspective of the history of urbanism
and architecture and how it has affected the world we live in today.
To get to know more about
what styles of architecture I am most inspired by, I have chosen to include an
image of Hotel Dubai Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Although I have seen many plans and
video animations of what the future of Dubai could look like, I think this
structure made the world notice that these buildings, although some completely
outrageous, could actually be achieved.
Maryam Monalisa Gharavi. Burj Al Arab. 2012. http://thenewinquiry.com/blogs/southsouth/semeiotic-dubai-peirce-and-pop-architecture/
Created by British
architecture, Tom Wright, the 1,053 feet structure was completed in 1999. It
stands on an artificial island called Jumeirah. To get to the island and hotel
from the mainland, a private causeway can be taken. It is interesting how the
structure of the building resembles the sail of a type of Arabian vessel. The
client wanted a building that would become the symbol of Dubai, just like how
the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben are the symbols for Paris and London. I think the
ambitious architecture of the hotel has achieved this recognition it wanted to
achieve.
Overall, I find this
building to be one of the most innovative structures today. I believe it is
important to continue to keep an eye on the structures created in Dubai. They
are truly revolutionizing architecture and urbanism.
Dexter,
David, and Tom Wright. “Burj Al Arab Hotel Duba: Information + Images.” Accessed January 16, 2013. http://www.e-architect.co.uk/dubai/burj_al_arab_tower.htm
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