Enterprise Architecture framework

Postmodernist writers use skepticism to question the notion of social progress and accepted truths. After World War II, the loss of hope in the world was sparked and it was the beginning of postmodernism. The rise of technology led to a better understanding of the world. Allen Ginsberg makes a powerful statement about the notion of world progress in his poem “Homework” by using post modernist characteristics such as, skepticism and dark humor. The poem “Homework” by Allen Ginsberg is a strong…

the modern and the post-modern movements, between the regional and the international, the vernacular and the theoretical are reflected the tensions and conflicts which exist within Australian society…. There is no mainstream; current Australian architecture is nothing if not pluralist. To shed some light to this topic, cases of Melbourne based Edmond & Corrigan and Sydney based Philip Cox are the further discussed. Edmond & Corrigan The architect duo Peter Russell Corrigan and Margaret Lionie…

It is said to be described as "French Renaissance in a free manner" by the architects, as its design incorporates numerous sources of style. As it combines fundamentals of French Renaissance architecture, blanketed with Art Nouveau stemming from John Fawcett’s work. Flinders Street Station still stands to be a building with many unique elements as many of its original features and elements remain intact today. Its diverse design is distinctive…

Frank Lloyd Wright believed that organic Architecture was the new style of Architecture, he wanted to represent a new way of designing, his own style which best represented his believes. Nature for Frank was like God, he believed that the building itself should not be included on top of the landscape but it should be introduced within the landscape. Frank Lloyd wright took his believes from his mentor Louis Sullivan with whom he’ll design many houses. The idea of including nature within the…

those who have done research but it has been in a stage of fading memoir since Wright, himself, tried to save the home. Frank Lloyd Wright believed in the beauty and perfection of nature; nature should be the great source of inspiration for architecture. To Wright, the organic forms of nature are what holistically…

from these films portrays Montreal’s never ending construction and poor conditions due to the infrastructures. Nonetheless, many changes have been induced that could be seen as positive or negative consequences depending on one’s perspective. The architecture of the city has changed due to the hope of creating much suitable living areas and notably, its people and culture have changed as well through time. From the films seen in class, Montreal by Night from 1947, À St-Henri le Cinq Septembre…

Democratic Architect who shaped modern architecture as we know it today. He possesses many prominent credentials, including infamous structures, vast writings, intricate theories, and scholarly teachings. Wright is most well-known for his original designs and the individuality that they displayed. He broke the mold of American Architecture during his time. Wright’s sole focus within his designs was harmony with humanity. He coined the term organic architecture with his principles of…

archaic French carré long, meaning ‘long square’ for the obvious reason that it is rectangular in shape. It was originally commissioned by Augustus Caesar’s son-in-law Marcus Agrippa, but the person who designed it is unknown. It is known that Greek architecture heavily influenced the design of Maison Carrée, which is clear from the extensive use of Corinthian order in the columns. However, by this time, the Roman architects had developed…

focus on the structure, smaller gestures will reveal themselves. Texture, colour, mass, and light may be some simple examples of this, however they all share the same trait; they may all be considered “tectonics” of a project. The fundamentals of architecture may be referred to as “tectonics” due to the fact that they are elements “pertaining to building or construction in general” (Frampton, 1990, p.93). Frascari (1994) believes that “located within tectonics is an endless set of…

What is Postmodernism? According to Merriam Webster dictionary ,Post-Modernism is “of relating to or being any various movements in reaction to modernism that are typically characterized by a return to traditional materials and forms by ironic self reference and absurdity “ (Webster, Merriam). The very term "postmodern" was, in fact, coined in the forties by the historian, Arnold Toynbee (Felluga).Postmodernism cannot be historically a specific year, and however, its ideas are around the…