I've been looking through some of my builds, and I have noticed that some of them, may adhere to your liking.
I want to share some Modern, Contemporary builds on this forum, and bring more of it into the world. So let's get started on some basic Modern building techniches.
Modern Courthouse from Back to the Future: The Game
In this building, I used a very specific type of stone color palette. In order to implement different types of stone, and other similar blocks into a building, you must first establish a palette, and pattern. If you notice the colums, I added a stucco-look using stonebrick stairs. An added lighting bonus/bug in the game is when placing glowstone behind stairs, it will glow from the front of the stair; adding an interesting prospect to the map. A good build requires symmetry, and coordination within blocks. Everything must remain constand, and blend into the building. By following this guide, you're on your way to a very nice structure.
Front View
Close Up
Futuristic Styled Store
In this build, I have inplemented a very light, and welcoming wood and stone palette. If you look at the windows, I have used a style known as slab stacking. It is a stucco-based window, with stone and wood slabs. This adds and interesting shade of light into your builds, and adds a unique look. In this build, everything unites to form a neat looking structure. When using this type of building, windows and lighting plays a huge part into building. You must place them at the right time, and place. As for the roof, I combined wood slabs and glass to let some light into the store. Following these guidelines will have you on your way to a new tomorrow!
Words like "Modern" and "contemporary" have real meanings to them. They're actual architectural and design styles that create specific looks and feels. What you've got here are a sort of neoclassical courthouse (as evident by the columns, rigid structure, and symmetry), and some oddball hodge-podge style store.
Modern is typically noted by the smooth designs, open framework, and "honest" structure (being that it shows exactly what it is). It doesn't typically have any of the fluffy columns, frosting, decorated windows, or facades that come with more formal styles. In the words of Frank Lloyd Wright, "Form follows function."
On your store, you've got these random rounded parts that don't serve much purpose, really decorated, hard to see through windows, a hipped roof that's pancake slab-and-glass, and an overall conglomeration of uncoordinated materials.
As for contemporary architecture, it simply means architecture made of the present day. What this means for the broader scope of things is green building, conservation of energy and waste, lots of light, hi-tech construction and appliances, open floor plans, and the like. You don't display this anywhere in either of your builds.
Ultimately, these buildings are alright as Minecraft builds, but they are not, and should not be labeled as "modern" or "contemporary" structures. They were obviously not designed in either of those styles, do not reflect the larger scope or idea behind the styles, and are misleading as such. You should really rethink, and relearn what architectural styles are before making a guide on them.
I'm going to step off of my soapbox now.
Source: Architecture student at Syracuse University, and avid history and architecture nerd.
Words like "Modern" and "contemporary" have real meanings to them. They're actual architectural and design styles that create specific looks and feels. What you've got here are a sort of neoclassical courthouse (as evident by the columns, rigid structure, and symmetry), and some oddball hodge-podge style store.
Modern is typically noted by the smooth designs, open framework, and "honest" structure (being that it shows exactly what it is). It doesn't typically have any of the fluffy columns, frosting, decorated windows, or facades that come with more formal styles. In the words of Frank Lloyd Wright, "Form follows function."
On your store, you've got these random rounded parts that don't serve much purpose, really decorated, hard to see through windows, a hipped roof that's pancake slab-and-glass, and an overall conglomeration of uncoordinated materials.
As for contemporary architecture, it simply means architecture made of the present day. What this means for the broader scope of things is green building, conservation of energy and waste, lots of light, hi-tech construction and appliances, open floor plans, and the like. You don't display this anywhere in either of your builds.
Ultimately, these buildings are alright as Minecraft builds, but they are not, and should not be labeled as "modern" or "contemporary" structures. They were obviously not designed in either of those styles, do not reflect the larger scope or idea behind the styles, and are misleading as such. You should really rethink, and relearn what architectural styles are before making a guide on them.
I'm going to step off of my soapbox now.
Source: Architecture student at Syracuse University, and avid history and architecture nerd.
I appreciate the constructive criticism, but man. That's a bit harsh for what it is. I felt kind of sad after I read what you wrote. I was just using "Modern" and "Contemporary" is the loosest way possible- granted I wrote this over a year ago and I haven't played Minecraft for half a year, you're completely right.
I appreciate the constructive criticism, but man. That's a bit harsh for what it is. I felt kind of sad after I read what you wrote. I was just using "Modern" and "Contemporary" is the loosest way possible- granted I wrote this over a year ago and I haven't played Minecraft for half a year, you're completely right.
I'm sorry it came off harsh, man. They're really good as Minecraft builds; I just get frustrated when people (especially in the MC community) throw around terms like "contemporary" "modern", and "architect/architecture", being a person who is directly involved in the study of that profession.
I'm sorry it came off harsh, man. They're really good as Minecraft builds; I just get frustrated when people (especially in the MC community) throw around terms like "contemporary" "modern", and "architect/architecture", being a person who is directly involved in the study of that profession.
I understand you completely- I'd like to major in architecture and become an architect myself. You were right in what you said, I had no idea what I was saying. You're really knowledgeable about architecture- it makes me happy there's someone like you on the forums. Thanks my friend.
I've been looking through some of my builds, and I have noticed that some of them, may adhere to your liking.
I want to share some Modern, Contemporary builds on this forum, and bring more of it into the world. So let's get started on some basic Modern building techniches.
Modern Courthouse from Back to the Future: The Game
In this building, I used a very specific type of stone color palette. In order to implement different types of stone, and other similar blocks into a building, you must first establish a palette, and pattern. If you notice the colums, I added a stucco-look using stonebrick stairs. An added lighting bonus/bug in the game is when placing glowstone behind stairs, it will glow from the front of the stair; adding an interesting prospect to the map. A good build requires symmetry, and coordination within blocks. Everything must remain constand, and blend into the building. By following this guide, you're on your way to a very nice structure.
Front View
Close Up
Futuristic Styled Store
In this build, I have inplemented a very light, and welcoming wood and stone palette. If you look at the windows, I have used a style known as slab stacking. It is a stucco-based window, with stone and wood slabs. This adds and interesting shade of light into your builds, and adds a unique look. In this build, everything unites to form a neat looking structure. When using this type of building, windows and lighting plays a huge part into building. You must place them at the right time, and place. As for the roof, I combined wood slabs and glass to let some light into the store. Following these guidelines will have you on your way to a new tomorrow!
Store Corner Front
Store Back Side
Modern Roof
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Words like "Modern" and "contemporary" have real meanings to them. They're actual architectural and design styles that create specific looks and feels. What you've got here are a sort of neoclassical courthouse (as evident by the columns, rigid structure, and symmetry), and some oddball hodge-podge style store.
Modern is typically noted by the smooth designs, open framework, and "honest" structure (being that it shows exactly what it is). It doesn't typically have any of the fluffy columns, frosting, decorated windows, or facades that come with more formal styles. In the words of Frank Lloyd Wright, "Form follows function."
On your store, you've got these random rounded parts that don't serve much purpose, really decorated, hard to see through windows, a hipped roof that's pancake slab-and-glass, and an overall conglomeration of uncoordinated materials.
As for contemporary architecture, it simply means architecture made of the present day. What this means for the broader scope of things is green building, conservation of energy and waste, lots of light, hi-tech construction and appliances, open floor plans, and the like. You don't display this anywhere in either of your builds.
Ultimately, these buildings are alright as Minecraft builds, but they are not, and should not be labeled as "modern" or "contemporary" structures. They were obviously not designed in either of those styles, do not reflect the larger scope or idea behind the styles, and are misleading as such. You should really rethink, and relearn what architectural styles are before making a guide on them.
I'm going to step off of my soapbox now.
Source: Architecture student at Syracuse University, and avid history and architecture nerd.
I appreciate the constructive criticism, but man. That's a bit harsh for what it is. I felt kind of sad after I read what you wrote. I was just using "Modern" and "Contemporary" is the loosest way possible- granted I wrote this over a year ago and I haven't played Minecraft for half a year, you're completely right.
I'm sorry it came off harsh, man. They're really good as Minecraft builds; I just get frustrated when people (especially in the MC community) throw around terms like "contemporary" "modern", and "architect/architecture", being a person who is directly involved in the study of that profession.
I understand you completely- I'd like to major in architecture and become an architect myself. You were right in what you said, I had no idea what I was saying. You're really knowledgeable about architecture- it makes me happy there's someone like you on the forums. Thanks my friend.
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