St. Barnabas Cathedral was designed by A.W.N. Pugin & opened in 1844. Due to growing population, the parish priest raised funds to build a larger church than they had previously, the Church of St. John the Evangelist.
http://www.stbarnabascathedral.org.uk/
http://www.stbarnabascathedral.org.uk/
The Park Tunnel was built in 1855, under the supervision of architect T.C. Hine, to provide access between Tunnel Road & Derby Road. The Duke of Newcastle wanted the tunnel to serve as the main entrance to the Park estate, but the incline was found to be too steep for horses, so more convenient routes had to be found.
The first thing I noticed about the tunnel was how dark & damp it was. It felt like I was in a cave. When I touched the walls, I was surprised to find the sandstone crumbling away. It's amazing that something so fragile has stood for nearly 200 years! Then I felt the cold wind & heard our voices echoing off the walls. The combination made the tunnel feel a bit eerie, almost like it was haunted.
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/manuscriptsandspecialcollections/exhibitions/online/park/tchine.aspx
http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/whatnall1928/park_tunnel.htm
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ManuscriptsandSpecialCollections/Images-Multimedia/Exhibitions/Park/b2_tunnel2.jpg
The first thing I noticed about the tunnel was how dark & damp it was. It felt like I was in a cave. When I touched the walls, I was surprised to find the sandstone crumbling away. It's amazing that something so fragile has stood for nearly 200 years! Then I felt the cold wind & heard our voices echoing off the walls. The combination made the tunnel feel a bit eerie, almost like it was haunted.
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/manuscriptsandspecialcollections/exhibitions/online/park/tchine.aspx
http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/whatnall1928/park_tunnel.htm
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ManuscriptsandSpecialCollections/Images-Multimedia/Exhibitions/Park/b2_tunnel2.jpg
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is said to have originated in 1189 & claims to be the oldest pub in England. However, the building that stands there now was built around 1650-60. Apparently, the crusaders would pop in for a drink on their way to the Holy Land, which is where the name comes from. The pub is built into the cliff, which is visible from inside the building. There is a network of caves underneath, which is used as a brewery.
It's impossible to ignore how wonky everything is. One of the windows inside is even intersected by a wall! However, this is more likely due to a renovation than an original oversight. The building is also said to be haunted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/citylife/ghostsandlegends/triptales_1.shtml
http://www.triptojerusalem.com/
https://www.hpacde.org.uk/picturethepast/jpgh_nottingham/NTGM017475.jpg
It's impossible to ignore how wonky everything is. One of the windows inside is even intersected by a wall! However, this is more likely due to a renovation than an original oversight. The building is also said to be haunted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/citylife/ghostsandlegends/triptales_1.shtml
http://www.triptojerusalem.com/
https://www.hpacde.org.uk/picturethepast/jpgh_nottingham/NTGM017475.jpg
The philosopher Edmund Husserl describes phenomenology as "the intuitive appreciation of phenomena as they are immediately perceived, without reference to scientific theory or prior learning." For example, incorporating all of the senses (not just vision) into the design process allows an architect to create an environment which directs you towards certain experiences. However, an architect can create a space, but each reaction is subjective & dependent on the person. Concrete qualities such as material substance, weight, texture & light can all have an effect on the perceived response to a space.
Tadao Ando's minimalist Church of Light exploits negative space & natural light in the morning to create a meditative & surreal place of worship, it "raises the occupants awareness of the spiritual and secular within themselves."
Jonathan Hill states, "The immaterial architecture I propose is less the absence of matter than the perceived absence of matter" in Pallasmaa & Palladio's text. I understand this to mean that, if you look only with your eyes, an immaterial space may seem empty. For example, in a photo. However, if you were to experience that same space in person, you'll notice that it's not as hollow as you originally thought. Each morning at the Church of Light, the narrow gaps in the East facade fill up with light, then spill out into the congregation. If you were sat in one of the pews, you would notice its movement as the sun rose, possibly even sensing a slight increase in warmth.
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/phenomenology
http://www.archdaily.com/101260/ad-classics-church-of-the-light-tadao-ando/
http://ad009cdnb.archdaily.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1294204525-churchoflight-naoyafujii.jpg
Smith, Korydon H. (2012) Introducing architectural theory, Chapter 4, “Material and Immaterial”, pp. 105-140.
Tadao Ando's minimalist Church of Light exploits negative space & natural light in the morning to create a meditative & surreal place of worship, it "raises the occupants awareness of the spiritual and secular within themselves."
Jonathan Hill states, "The immaterial architecture I propose is less the absence of matter than the perceived absence of matter" in Pallasmaa & Palladio's text. I understand this to mean that, if you look only with your eyes, an immaterial space may seem empty. For example, in a photo. However, if you were to experience that same space in person, you'll notice that it's not as hollow as you originally thought. Each morning at the Church of Light, the narrow gaps in the East facade fill up with light, then spill out into the congregation. If you were sat in one of the pews, you would notice its movement as the sun rose, possibly even sensing a slight increase in warmth.
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/phenomenology
http://www.archdaily.com/101260/ad-classics-church-of-the-light-tadao-ando/
http://ad009cdnb.archdaily.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1294204525-churchoflight-naoyafujii.jpg
Smith, Korydon H. (2012) Introducing architectural theory, Chapter 4, “Material and Immaterial”, pp. 105-140.