The first main topic that we discussed in class with the beginning
of unit three was what a world’s fair is. Before this class I had never heard
of or even knew about the World’s fair. Now I understand that the World’s fairs
are exhibitions used to look at new designs from a global perspective in many
different aspects at one location. We then moved onto skyscrapers and how they
were able to be produced with the technology of curtain wall construction. With
the production of steel and elevators this also helped contribute to making the
skyscraper realistic. At this time architects were looking at new materials and
ways to build buildings in smaller locations such a cities and specifically new
York and Chicago. With the great Chicago fire that happened it helped that city
rebuild and expand past the limits that they set for themselves. With the
rebuilding of Chicago they developed urban areas where architects then developed
new types of housing such as the bungalow, apartments, and country houses. The
new type of homes was also constructed from new materials and with new types of
design. Houses were starting to represent a more family orientated space which
included open floor plans as well as porches on the house. More bedrooms were
created to compensate for more children. With the idea of different locations within
the main city of Chicago also lead for new ways of transportation which also
improved over time with technology. It was possibly to drive into town from
your country house or even ride the train. In cities there started to contain
stores where you could buy furniture or products that you needed. New designs and ideas continued to be represented
at the World’s fair. With the invention of the television interiors were
arranged to the main focus being on the television. The interiors were not only
influenced on where the TV was placed but also how interiors were arrange on
different shows. Households wanted to create the ideal American life which
reminds me of the video that was shown in class on how to be prepared for
dinner during that time. With the further advancement in technology such as the
car and having a new model every year that also impacted design. Every year new
designs were created to appeal to the public. Lastly home owners and clients
are who I believe control where the future of design is headed. Architects and
designers design what can be produced but ultimately whatever the client or
home owner chooses is the direction that the designer or architect will take.
In this unit we have covered a lot of information about the expansion of design
and exploration in new materials and ideas and how it has led us to where we
are currently. The major thing that I have learned and take away from this unit
is technology had a greater impact on the world of design and really has shaped
the world in more ways than I would have expected.
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