Submission Type
Article
Course Number
ARCH 2111
Course Title
Architecture Culture I
Professor Name
Dr. Marietta Monaghan
Semester of Creation
4-16-2024
Description of Work
Throughout the history of architecture, people often share a common goal of wanting their residences to be visually appealing. Buildings are adapted over time to keep up with the aesthetic, whether for personal enjoyment, functionality or to display one’s status. However, barriers such as personal finance and global economics are limiting factors in the outcome of the architecture. Depending on the barriers faced, the lifecycle of a building could be critically impacted. Under economic pressure, owners prioritize functional needs while aesthetic changes are gradually made over time. Architectural evolution is a result of balancing visual desires with financial reality. By analyzing the Stanley house and nearby residences, we find social and economic factors drive the development of a building.
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