A Translation of Art: How Architecture Infused with Music Educates Humankind
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Abstract
During the 18th century, humans started to perceive the world around them differently. Structures were designed with the assumption that the meaning of the building would follow afterwards, instead of building with initial purpose. The world we reside in is now full of buildings that are cheaply constructed, unaesthetic, and not serving the needs of a site or its corresponding community. To return to architecture with meaning, architecture must once again be used as a narration for human life. This thesis is a study on how the art of music can be translated into the field of architecture in a way that both educates on the significant effects music has on the individual and the importance of having architecture embodied with meaning. Incorporating music into design could help us return to structures that allow for the discovery of stories, moods, emotions, and showcase the current and past human experience.