Statement
Why do you want to study architecture at MSA?
Glimpsing into the diversifying examples of MSA’s architectural work spread out through the course's three years has encompassed me with a sensation of appreciation and fascination towards the artistic abilities of the university. The different streams of both physical and digital mediums have significantly indicated the accumulative quality of the university’s architectural skills and I believe that possibly having the opportunity to engage in these experiences is what has primarily driven me to apply for MSA.
Manchester’s vast range of building variation as a
product of structural design periods like Modern, Victorian and Neo-Gothic has effectively
seized and satisfied my interest in this subject. In my opinion, the urban
atmosphere presented from the architecture is the defining characteristic of
Manchester, it assists in creating an enhanced image for the community and
place of the city and I think that understanding it would help establish a sense of value in some people.
Review of a Recent Exhibition
My most
recent exhibition presented the ‘Family of Man’ by Barbara Hepworth. This series
of bronze sculptures are a symbolic representation of the different key stages
of life, it is demonstrated through abstract forms that were inspired by people,
the landscape and her own life. She wanted to give the impression that the
sculptures were almost directly from the ground as an imitation of geological
formations, prompting a natural connection between her inspiration, form and
materials. As the series matures and its visual color is enhanced, each separate
sculpture begins to strongly resemble and complement each other, unifying them
as a sculptural family.
My Favorite Architect
Zaha Hadid, recognized as a substantial influence on late 20th and early 21st century architecture, had sought to investigate the multitude of design and constructive possibilities in order to capture a variety of visual perspectives and meanings. As an early architect, she was influenced by an artistic movement called Suprematism, which would allow her to perceive and deconstruct architectural form into the simpler principles as a process to understand its pure artistic qualities. Hadid would co-found an architectural style called Parametricism, which would be utilized to reconstruct architectural form to a more enhanced stage. Her connection of these two design movements would be the central reasoning behind my interest into her lengthy work.
A work of Architecture that I would like to witness in person
One of Hadid’s most profound pieces of architecture, The Heydar Aliyev Centre, has introduced me to an interesting depiction of modern form construction capabilities. Its representational standpoint of the landscape and culture of Baku, Azerbaijan has been a significant tool to grasp the attention of the architectural global community. I’d personally like to experience the building upfront because of its vast content material and distinctive interior design. I think getting to witness how well the building utilizes space to emphasize its function and form would be a phenomenal experience but ultimately, I think it would present a good motivation for my future education.