CRITIQUE ON CONCEPT OF SPACES


I am going to disagree with the article by starting with a quote from Robert Kronenburg writter and editor of the book called portable architecture he says
" mobile buildings uses a much greater range of innovative materials and constructional
techniques than conventional or  stable building projects and it is therefore at the 
forefront in the exploitation of technology transfer opportunities in the building industry.

Human response about mobile architecture observed and published in a book 
Portable Architecture By  Robert Kronenburg he mentions in his book that "perhaps the
most important (yet most difficult to evaluate) common features of this case studies 
is the reactions that people have towards mobile architecture. Practical benefits 
are relatively easy to understand once they are quantified. portable buildings can
possibly do  almost anything  that permanent ones can and they are also frequently
capable of fulfilling other functions that would be impossible by any other means. 
portable buildings have a low environmental impact, they may be located in rural or 
urban situations with minimal long-term effects.in that high profile locations it can be 
used to increase the number of people reached in a given time period.unusual building 
forms that are temporarily sited in familiar settings can also change peoples views of 
their environment and maybe give them the impetus to more clearly recognize its positive 
and negative attributes.However there are many other artists who are influential in the filed 
of experimental mobile environments : Joep Van Lieshout. his group of collaborates and 
assistants have manufactured a series of 'mobile homes'  that are simultaneously 
sensuous,romantic,amusing and at least at a certain degree, practical proposals for 
transportable, tow able, and clip on living and sleeping spaces."

The author suggests that the mobile world would impede human development but an article in a book Transportable environments 3 By Robert Kronenburg, Filiz Klassen would suggest otherwise, 
the books says that  "Technological innovation's such as mobile architecture has been
an important driving force in human development. contemporary has an interest in innovation
partly from the recognition  that life on the whole has been made much more easier and 
safer due to technological  advancements such as mobile architecture.

Although some of the points made by the author in the article are true about 
mobile architecture but  i think as the  world advances architects have to keep up with the
needs of human population, and being mobile does have alot of  advantages over stable and
 existential architecture as mentioned above, and as far as its known architecture is
about human demands,needs and wants.
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FILM REVIEW (MINORITY REPORT)




WHAT IS THE BASIC PLOT LINE OF THE MOVIE?
The basic plot line of this movie revolves around precrime investigation during the year 2054, special beings known as precogs envision the future and are being used by Precrime to stop crime, If the precogs say it will happen, then it will happen. And according to the law, crime is as much in the intent as in the execution. The crime in this case is murder.. But not only does this movie revolve around the future, It also takes us to the past and present while focusing on the life of one character John Anderton (Tom Cruise) Head of Precrime, who is driven to despair by the loss of his son years ago.


WHAT DID YOU FIND IMPRESSIVE OR UNIMPRESSIVE ABOUT THE MOVIE?




the smooth course of the laser-etched balls with the names of perpetrator and victim, to  John Anderton's playful hands dancing over a virtual display(Technology-very impressive) and the character of the precog(AGATHA) very nicely protrayed.  But firstly we see(according to how it has been shown in the movie) that the process of justice in 2054 has almost become like a dance. Murder has been eliminated; only the game of murder remains. and secondly the story itself ultimately takes a shallow approach to the moral ambiguities of its premise. Indeed, the very title of the film itself, gets buried in a routine "catch the bad guy" final act that erases John Anderton's moral responsibility.(Not impressive)



The relationship between the context (architecture/technology) displayed and the story.
Does it fit the plot of the story?
From my point of view i would say that the Architecture being portrayed in this movie did not resemble with the type of technology that was being utilized, except for some scenes example cars droven vertically downwards on buildings and the main precrime headquartes which is advanced. other than that , most of the scenes show architecture of the past(simple) but technology of the future.





What do you think was the intention/message of the film? And, do you feel the
intention/message of the film was successful?


The intention of this film was to show to people that a person's past always has a reflection on the future, and no matter how hard someone tries, no one can change the past , but it shows that every person always has a choice, and so to choose wisely ,for survival.
and the message according to me was very successful, since it shows John chose not to shoot crow ( which eventually lead to his survival) and so found peace with his wife and his past by being proven innocent.


Do you think that movies like these have an impact of design thinking?

Movies like minority report have quite a big impact on design, and the first questions that pops in to the head is why?....and..how???
the technology as can be seen being utilized in the movie are actually known to be concepts and concepts lead to design. example, the cars are not of ordinary design but are concept cars designed by good designers. so concepts like those have a very big impact on thinking as a designer.
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My journey,my past and my present...this is my story


CHILDHOOD MOMENTS THAT LEAD TO ARCHITECTURE.Being an Architect was never a dream or a path that i wanted to select since i was small, but....as people say,life is full of surprises and unexpected moments that would totally alter everything you have ever thought of since you were child.
When i was small i always dreamt of being a pilot or a professional hunter in the wild game reserves of Africa, but there were certain moments that lead me to become an Architect and the person that i am today, i consider this moments to be very special and there has never been a day that i regret the decisions i have made in my life.
when i was small, i used to love to sketch buildings,houses and cars, although i was not that good at it :D....but everytime i finished my sketches, i would show them to my mum, and she would always tell me one thing "one day you are going to be a great Architect" and every-time she would say that, i would tell her, no mum i wanna be a pilot and sore the skies and she would just smile and say you will sore the skies no matter what you do as long as you are good at it!...and i guess my mum and dad are the reason why i am an Architect in the making, and i have never regretted my decision of becoming an Architect, because all Architect students know how amazing and fun it is to become one.
WHY DID I CHOOSE ARCHITECTURE?
From my perspective i would say that Architecture is the only field where we get tortured so much, yet enjoy what we do, there is no limit in thinking and excitement if you are becoming an Architect.
WORST AND BEST EXPERIENCES IN STUDYING ARCHITECTURE.
There are alot of worst experiences in studying in architecture....every Arch student knows that :D...late submissions,late nights,sacrificing your sleep ,getting a bad review for your design, buying expensive materials and equipments...and so on.
but there are good experiences as well....and i guess my best experiences would be working late at night with friends,while enjoying it to the max. and the fun trips organized by the university are memories and experiences never to be forgotten.
BEST AND WORST HABITS THROUGHOUT MY STUDIES(yes i will be honest :D)
My worst habit is putting of work till the last minute, which is of course every architecture students worst habit, it does lead to sleepless nights and extra stress, but its something we all do, and yet are able to finish what is required, enjoying it in the process.Instead of sleeping at 12 we go to sleep at 6 in the morning, adds more fun and excitement to it!!! :D
my good habits..ermm...i could say although i put off alot of work till the last minute but i am still able to submit my work on time...and imporiving my work and habits as i move on further in my studies....improving my time managements skills in the process.
WHAT KEEPS ME GOING?
Seeing the look on my parents face when i graduate and being able to give them everything they feel the need for...making them proud is the one thing that keeps me going.
Another thing would be the excitement,the fun, and the friends!!.....all this is what adds spice to what i am pursuiting right now.
I ENJOY WHAT I DO!!!!!!!
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