Architecture and Purpose
The purpose of architecture is to shelter and enhance man’s life on earth and to fulfill his belief in the nobility of his existence.
Its original purpose was to lessen the risk that nature brought upon humanity, protecting us against the cold, the heat, storms and predators alike.
Over time, architecture became a means of facilitation, representation and communication of cultural identity rather than simply protective devices for humans.
More recently, architecture has entered into the realm of speculation where architecture became about investment and the prospect of making money. Today, investing into the wrong design at the wrong time can turn into a risk for the future.
