Architecture & Culture

Architecture is a manifestation and expression of culture. As such it must acknowledge and respond to the cultural needs and values of the society with which it interacts.

Architecture is a product of the culture that it was designed for. And architects, being inherent problem solvers, typically seek to design spaces for the times and the people who will use them. They don’t just design buildings that are sturdy and strong. They create environments where people will benefit in different ways now and into the future. It’s all about the big picture.

The relationship between architecture and culture is one that has been studied for many years. But what’s happening now is much more revolutionary. No longer a static creation that performs well for a while, the mindset now is to build in a way that adapts to a culture’s changing needs.