September 22, 2004

Aesthetics- Architecture

After looking at the link to Beijing architecture in the aesthetics webnotes, i did a google search for more east asian architecture. You can check out some tokyo architecture to compare it to here, a cool collection of photos from tokyo. The architecture in tokyo seems to be even more dramatic than that of Beijing. East Asian architects in general seem to be competing to build the tallest buildings in the world, as two of the tallest 4 buildings are in taipei, taiwan and malaysia

Posted by joe at September 22, 2004 01:46 PM
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Yes but as soon as New York can get its act and finances together, it will again reclaim sole possession of first place with its planned Freedom Tower. This Tower will stand 1,776 feet tall (surprise) and it has a unique design in which it will twist and turn as it rises, causing an almost spiral-like effect. Check it out

Posted by: Dan McMenamin at September 22, 2004 03:56 PM

If you look at the comments people have made about Beijing architecture on the page that Hugh put up on the in the aesthetics webnotes ... most of the comments are negative. Perhaps I have no taste, but I thought the buildings were really neat. At the very least they are different and interesting.

Posted by: Megan Brooks at September 22, 2004 05:58 PM

The buildings reflect a modern type of architecture that isn't particularly appealing to my eyes because of its rigidity and sharpness. The cool red brick against the smooth white columns on our campus present an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. I've noticed, though, that these architectural feats reflect a Japanese mentality. I'll admit to being a nerd in high school and having watched plenty of Japanese anime-for those of you who'll join my confession, you too have noticed the same type of rigidity in their cartoons and video games. Everything is fast and cuts quickly to the next scene.

Posted by: Pierce Owings at September 22, 2004 08:03 PM