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msr
07-11-2005, 13:04
The issue of contemporary architecture versus vernacular architecture has been brought up in Wales where it is thought some new buildings are not "Welsh" enough.

For those who are interested in this issue the link is:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/4409478.stm

And if anyone has images of great contemporary-vernacular architecture please feel free to post.
cacapis
07-11-2005, 16:22
I think you cannot escape "local". You're always limited or influenced by your context, therefore your buildins will reflect that. The thing is that the concept of local varies for each person and every different situation. In the past there have been persistent local styles because of the little communication or ability for people to move to another place.
I think people should keep their identity as they feel like and be true to what they feel theirs. Nobody identifies themselves with the whole identity of their place.
All the same happens in architecture. People should move on as much as they feel like.
On the other hand there is a lot of people who go back or copy other styles that don't share a background with them. Those would be style thieves :D
msr
09-11-2005, 01:13
This is an interesting contemporary house that combines medieval and contemporary building methods.

The architect is Andy McAvoy of Bl@st Architects, Glasgow.

The building was started prosaically with concrete and steel lower floors. This was then topped with a cruck frame – made from curved sections of oak, and commonly found in medieval buildings – and the whole was finished with a zinc roof with overhanging eaves.
msr
09-11-2005, 01:14
Exterior view
msr
09-11-2005, 01:16
Side view
msr
09-11-2005, 01:17
Interior view with timber framing
msr
09-11-2005, 01:19
The full story of this house's construction can be seen here:
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/ontv/grand-designs/houses/A/argyll.html
ReD
09-11-2005, 01:28
The full story of this house's construction can be seen here:
http://www.channel4.com/4homes/ontv/grand-designs/houses/A/argyll.html

Also more info & background on other projects here
www.pushpullbar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1242