Personally, I find Gothic architecture quite oppressive and literally sinister. Such as, in my opinion, a temple should not be. I like to explore its decorations out of curiosity, but I don't like its interior and essence in most cases.
The urban buildings of Aman look very familiar to me. They are almost the same buildings as the ones in the country where I live and it quite amazes me. Rational and functional buildings are, yes, but nothing more.
Well, the building of Eurotours GmbH... that's something else. To me, this imposing building looks like a Viking boat, not a helmet, and it definitely gets my attention. Probably because I love the sea/water so much. And this year on the coast in my country I saw and photographed so many hotels and separate buildings in the shape of a ship. 😊Dear @storiesoferne, as an emotional person who relies more on non-rational feelings than common sense and judgments based on knowledge, I believe that between a person and architecture, a kind of emotional connection, a 'chemistry' is always created. Thus one can "fall in love" with a building without being able to explain the reasons for it to people who think it is nothing special. And this relationship, this attitude, is again based on multiple factors such as lifestyle, standard of living, education, upbringing, etc. ie. on the individual taste.
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Absolutely dear @soulsdetour. Aside from mental stimulation, real emotions do play pivotal roles in human interactions with architecture. It's that "gut feeling" that allows a person to determine the atmosphere or spirit of a place, depending on their subjective perceptions of it. And you are right, pure logic doesn't need to justify this intimate relationship between people and their built environments because it's an unexplainable phenomenon. It's the same case when someone falls madly in love with another - the heart obviously overpowers and blinds the mind. 😍👍
Moreover, your personal approaches to the various architectural styles presented here are truly understandable. You have a reasonable explanation about Gothic architecture not being suitable for sacred monuments due to their grotesque impressions. So, probably a much more decent aesthetic would be more appropriate for such buildings as a sign of reverence, adoration, and appreciation.
The minimalistic architecture of the Amman buildings also directly reflects its primary purpose - to save costs, be more functional, and be more efficient in counteracting the seldom challenging climate of their region. Thus, beauty is most likely compromised in the visual presentation of these urban infrastructures.
And last but not least your favorite one, the Austrian building in the shape of a Viking boat. Although my description of it also mirrors its Scandinavian origins in the form of a helmet, I believe a Viking boat is literally closer in its resemblance. And just a wild thought, if they installed a massive swimming pool or water feature (not a small pond) in the lower levels of that building, then it would probably have appeared more realistic - a boat on the open seas. Wouldn't it? 😁
Since you are passionate about seawater and the beach, perhaps you could showcase some of the boat-shaped buildings you've discovered on your country's coastlines in our beloved community someday? Wouldn't that be an awesome idea? 😊
Yeah, if you zoomed in on the photo of the Austrian building, it has a small pond (reflecting pool) underneath which isn't obvious. It appeared more like a floor of green grass probably due to the moss/algae that have accumulated in the water over time. 😁
I'm definitely excited and I look forward to those boat-shaped buildings that you've photographed for publishing in the future. They would be interesting masterpieces of architecture to witness! 👍😊