Remove the last two and you have Howard Roark. Remove the first two and you have Peter Keating. (both are characters in the book "Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand- very interesting philosophical book about the two extremes or polarities in the field of architecture, and even in life)
;) Yeah I know, I've read it several times na rin. Great for inspiration, and to recharge the idealism in my system. I've also read Rand's other work. Her themes of objective and rational thought and how society is structured appeal to me. And I think its an artist's challenge to maintain things in perspective as situations force you to swing between the 2 extremes of Roark and Keating. But real life is stranger than fiction, and at the end of the day, its not as clear cut as Rand describes it to be.
Our success and happiness is a direct result of how well we navigate the middleground between first hander and second hander. Between Roark and Keating.
^ haha... I admit that today's practice of architecture is much more geared towards the "business-type" profession. Nawawala na yung pagiging innate craftsman ng architect. Sabi nga ni Samuel Mockbee, AIA Gold Winner, "architects are becoming HOUSE PETS of the rich."
Sambo Mockbee and Glenn Murcutt are just few of the remaining (well... Sambo is dead though) soloist architects. Its great to hear idealism from you guys. Hope you have a lot of it. You'll need it. ;) Its tough when you get out of college. I'm lucky to be able to work with my family's firm in projects that I can truly believe in. But a lot of my peers have to swallow their pride and expose their idealism to erosion din.
The true test of your idealism is if you're able to educate your clients about what good design is all about.
Don't miss learning from real people you work with... from the janitor or construction laborer to your affluent clients....What you once thought ideal might be otherwise. As you rock and roll with your profession, you'll discover what's more important than idealism.
I agree a hundred percent... Usually idealism is a newcomer's armor and strength in the face of things being way over his/her head. Pero don't worry. If you have a lot of it, I'm sure, when its your turn to be creating things, the idealism will come in handy ;)
i think this applies to all profession... c",)
ReplyDeleteBusinessman's stomach? Ahem.... A very honest statement but very arguable though...
ReplyDeleteA better alternative for pr man's mouth is charm.
ReplyDeleteRemove the last two and you have Howard Roark. Remove the first two and you have Peter Keating. (both are characters in the book "Fountainhead" by Ayn Rand- very interesting philosophical book about the two extremes or polarities in the field of architecture, and even in life)
ReplyDelete^ exactly! How many Howard Roark do we have these days?
ReplyDelete;) Yeah I know, I've read it several times na rin. Great for inspiration, and to recharge the idealism in my system. I've also read Rand's other work. Her themes of objective and rational thought and how society is structured appeal to me. And I think its an artist's challenge to maintain things in perspective as situations force you to swing between the 2 extremes of Roark and Keating. But real life is stranger than fiction, and at the end of the day, its not as clear cut as Rand describes it to be.
ReplyDeleteOur success and happiness is a direct result of how well we navigate the middleground between first hander and second hander. Between Roark and Keating.
Yep. Right. ; )
ReplyDeleteat kung may Howard Roark man these days... trying hard lang siguro. hahah!!!
^ haha... I admit that today's practice of architecture is much more geared towards the "business-type" profession. Nawawala na yung pagiging innate craftsman ng architect. Sabi nga ni Samuel Mockbee, AIA Gold Winner, "architects are becoming HOUSE PETS of the rich."
ReplyDeleteSambo Mockbee and Glenn Murcutt are just few of the remaining (well... Sambo is dead though) soloist architects. Its great to hear idealism from you guys. Hope you have a lot of it. You'll need it. ;) Its tough when you get out of college. I'm lucky to be able to work with my family's firm in projects that I can truly believe in. But a lot of my peers have to swallow their pride and expose their idealism to erosion din.
ReplyDeleteThe true test of your idealism is if you're able to educate your clients about what good design is all about.
Don't miss learning from real people you work with... from the janitor or construction laborer to your affluent clients....What you once thought ideal might be otherwise.
ReplyDeleteAs you rock and roll with your profession, you'll discover what's more important than idealism.
I agree a hundred percent... Usually idealism is a newcomer's armor and strength in the face of things being way over his/her head. Pero don't worry. If you have a lot of it, I'm sure, when its your turn to be creating things, the idealism will come in handy ;)
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