1. Ranking
as 8th in the world, Manchester School of Architecture is where I want to be.
The combination of traditional lectures with project-based learning will suit
my learning needs greatly, as I thrive when applying my knowledge to real
scenarios. Additionally, this dynamic city boasts a variety of old and modern
architectural buildings that represent all the different cultures within
Manchester. The future prospects of Manchester also excite me, with five new
skyscrapers being added to its skyline over the next decade. With the
innovative ability that Manchester continues to develop as a city and the
unified support from Manchester School of Architecture, I feel confident that
the resources and workshops available will enable me to accomplish a long-term
ambition of becoming an architect.
2. During
a family trip to Belfast, we visited the Titanic Museum. The exterior of the
museum was architecturally distinctive giving the appearance of the bow of a
ship along with reflective windowpanes which produced the illusion of an
iceberg. Whilst on the historic tour, our guide showed us some plans and
pictures of the museum from a bird's eye view, informing us how Eric Khune (the
architect) wanted to recreate the 4 points on a compass. Khune designed an
inspirational building that linked all aspects of the historical events behind
the Titanic. I was fascinated by the architecture and attention to detail.
Khune’s even designed the height of the building to be the same height as the
Titanic which allowed me to get a perspective of its size. The museum building
is an iconic landmark to Irish history and tourism.
3. My
favourite architectural building design is the Burj Al Arab. Nestled along the
shores of the Persian Gulf, Dubai has grown to become a global centre for trade
and innovation. The Burj Al Arab, self-described as a global icon of Arabian
luxury, incorporates these factors as well as the heritage of Saudi Arabia, in
order to provide its guests with an unforgettable experience. The design and
materials used pays homage to Dubai’s Sea Heritage by resembling a ship’s sail.
Additionally, how they managed to create a hotel consisting of almost two and a
half million cubic feet of concrete and more than nine thousand tons of steel
on a secluded artificial island (which has to battle the elements of the
Persian Gulf) is ingenious.
4. One
iconic piece of architecture I would like to visit is the former monastery ‘Le
Mont-Saint-Michel’ in Normandy. Described by the website ‘Explore France’ as ‘a
magical island crowned by a lofty medieval monastery,’ this build is a prime
example of a design that is unique and sympathetic to its environment, highlighting
its picturesque surroundings without appearing intrusive.
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