sawsaw 2/1

I found today's class discussion on postmodern architecture to be very insightful. The fact that buildings and architecture have a significant role in a countries culture, forces people to analyze exactly what the building portrays and what impact that building has in that society. When I nanny in neighborhoods like Baldwin Park and Heathrow I really get a good sense of what the architect was trying to create. These neighborhoods represent an idealistic community where the architecture is so similar all the house look the same. It is very difficult to define people’s own personal styles and tastes when your house looks exactly like your neighbors. I personally am not a fan of utopian communities like Baldwin Park because I feel they neglect creativity and expression. Every building should be designed with a purpose and a specific style that makes it unique from others. It is through these differences that people can really appreciate the personal ideas and open-mindedness of the designers.