Alright, buckle up, because we’re about to dissect this building. It’s a veritable fortress of concrete, a testament to the architectural prowess of the UIC. And, let’s face it, it’s *not* the most functional structure.
The frame, a behemoth of steel and glass, is a cruel joke. It’s a blatant assault on the eyes, a blatant disregard for the surrounding environment. The sun, a merciless force, relentlessly beats down on the building’s facade.
Is it only there because of aesthetics? I’m not convinced. It’s a convenient, albeit aesthetically displeasing, excuse for a building. The sheer audacity of it all is just… *artistic*.
Are there other examples of similar structures that serve both functional and aesthetic roles? That’s where I get into the realm of the *unconventional*. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, a building with a frame in front of the main entrance: https://forum.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/394/2018/12/FORM\_FTile\_Facilities-600×365.jpg. That’s a valiant attempt at a clever, albeit ultimately misguided, solution.
I’m not so sure about that. It’s a visually stunning, but ultimately structurally unsound, structure. Perhaps a more practical solution would be to build a more robust, aesthetically-driven structure, one that embraces the natural beauty of the surroundings.
And the irony? It’s a building that’s clearly trying to impress, but ultimately fails spectacularly. It’s a monument to the power of aesthetics, a testament to the human desire to create something that is both beautiful and functional.
I came across a building that has a frame in front of the main entrance: https://forum.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/394/2018/12/FORM\_FTile\_Facilities-600×365.jpg
There’s no glass on top, and rain is allowed to go through. The frame also does a poor job of blocking sunlight.
Does the frame serve a functional purpose?
Is it only there because of aesthetics?
Are there other examples of similar structures that serve both functional and aesthetic roles?
I came across a building that has a frame in front of the main entrance: https://forum.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/394/2018/12/FORM_FTile_Facilities-600×365.jpg
There’s no glass on top, and rain is allowed to go through. The frame also does a poor job of blocking sunlight.
Does the frame serve a functional purpose?
Is it only there because of aesthetics?
Are there other examples of similar structures that serve both functional and aesthetic roles?
