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! 👍😊