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**My Inner Critic: Why I’m So Afraid of Modern Architecture**
Ah, the age-old question. “Why do I hate modern architecture?” I’ve answered that question countless times, and I’m here to tell you why. It’s not just a matter of “us vs. them” or “stupid opinions.” It’s a reflection of a deeply ingrained, often unacknowledged, fear of the future.
I’ve been a dedicated student for two years, and I’ve learned to embrace the inevitable. I’ve learned to appreciate the imperfections, the subtle nuances, the way things *really* look. It’s a valuable lesson in perspective, a reminder that we’re all just navigating a world that’s constantly evolving.
The problem, of course, is that modern architecture often feels…sterile. It’s a curated collection of design choices, a stark contrast to the vibrant, organic beauty of the past. It’s a constant barrage of information, a relentless pursuit of efficiency and aesthetics.
I find myself craving a little bit of wonder, a little bit of challenge. I want to see how things *actually* look, how they’ve changed, how they’ve evolved. That’s why I’m so resistant to the constant barrage of opinions, the constant comparison.
I’m not saying I don’t appreciate the beauty of the past. I’m just saying that I’m afraid of being left behind. I’m afraid of being like the people who are constantly talking about innovation and progress, who are afraid of the future.
It’s a painful truth, and it’s a truth that I’m slowly, and painfully, learning to accept. But it’s a truth that I believe is essential for a healthy and vibrant society. So, next time you see a YouTube video or hear a friend talk about a modern development, I urge you to consider the potential downsides, the potential pitfalls, and the sheer audacity of it all. It’s a reminder that we’re all just trying to survive in a world that’s constantly changing.
It gets under my skin when I watch YouTube videos or hear my friends talk about this or that modern development and be like “lmao modern architecture sucks”. And it’s like, first, you’re not using that term correctly, and second, it’s actually really cool you just don’t know yet. I dislike a lot of contemporary stuff but I don’t hate it just because it doesn’t have pretty columns, I really do feel like that’s about as deep as most criticism outside of academia or actual people in industry goes.
I hate that I feel this way cause what am I? I’m like two years into school so I’m no expert in anything, I don’t feel comfortable criticizing MOST things so what makes you qualified to slag off a Norman Foster project or whatever. Like yeah, I don’t like Libeskinds buildings either but buddy it’s not just cause they’re made of glass. But it’s so grating to hear the same boring opinion about modern and contemporary stuff every time I tell someone I study architecture, it’s the equivalent of talking about aliens to an astronomy student. I get that the general public is ofc involved in architecture very deeply, so naturally deserve an opinion, but like it’s a stupid opinion usually and I wish people would just be quiet sometimes
It gets under my skin when I watch YouTube videos or hear my friends talk about this or that modern development and be like “lmao modern architecture sucks”. And it’s like, first, you’re not using that term correctly, and second, it’s actually really cool you just don’t know yet. I dislike a lot of contemporary stuff but I don’t hate it just because it doesn’t have pretty columns, I really do feel like that’s about as deep as most criticism outside of academia or actual people in industry goes.
I hate that I feel this way cause what am I? I’m like two years into school so I’m no expert in anything, I don’t feel comfortable criticizing MOST things so what makes you qualified to slag off a Norman Foster project or whatever. Like yeah, I don’t like Libeskinds buildings either but buddy it’s not just cause they’re made of glass. But it’s so grating to hear the same boring opinion about modern and contemporary stuff every time I tell someone I study architecture, it’s the equivalent of talking about aliens to an astronomy student. I get that the general public is ofc involved in architecture very deeply, so naturally deserve an opinion, but like it’s a stupid opinion usually and I wish people would just be quiet sometimes
