We live in an era where technology is constantly changing how we interact with each other, work, and explore the world. It seems like every day there’s a new app that takes over the mobile market or a new feature added to one of your favorite apps.

Technology has made it easy to stay connected, but at what cost? Many people complain about too much screen time, which is why some companies have started offering “escape rooms” where you must use certain applications while also looking away from your device.

We are living in a period where digital technology is increasingly integrating into our lives, and it is important to understand this concept so that you can enjoy these tools while still keeping a balance.

The term perspective comes from visual art, where someone’s perspective of a subject matter determines whether they think something looks good or not. As humans, we perceive things according to how we look at them, and how we visualize things shapes how well we remember them.

This article will discuss several examples of architectural styles and how their designs influenced different perspectives. You will also learn some basic architecture terms as well as how to identify an architect’s style through their drawings and decorations.

The Great Wall of China

A few years ago, if you were traveling in Asia, you would have seen the great wall. It is not necessarily that people admire it for its artistic value, but rather because it serves as a strong barrier to keep out intruders.

The Chinese refer to this structure as the “Great Wall” or sometimes just the "Wall." But what makes it really great is not only does it take pride of place among the world's greatest wonders, it also embodies an important lesson about architecture.

It demonstrates how powerful setting up barriers can be. In fact, when we look at it from afar, it kind of looks like a circle. And some say that it reminds them of a snake eating its own tail!

This analogy is very interesting to consider as we think about our personal lives and relationships. Sometimes in life, we create walls and barriers between us and others. We may feel that they are protecting themselves or avoiding us, so we stop trying to connect with them.

As we grow older we begin to realize that maybe these barriers are coming down, or even staying in place. This can make us feel uncomfortable, since we don't understand why there are boundaries being put up.

The Coliseum in Rome

One of the most famous architectures ever built is none other than the Roman coliseum. This structure was first erected around 80 CE, during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. It was modeled after Greek amphitheaters that were very popular at the time.

The coliseum served as both an entertainment venue for spectators to watch gladiator fights and animal slaughter exhibitions, as well as a functioning building with room for meetings and training.

It remained in use until it was demolished in AD 395, more than 400 years later! Since its demolition, many have considered this architecture to be spectacularly beautiful.

Many architects today still draw inspiration from the coliseum, incorporating similar shapes and concepts such as vaults and arches into their work. An example of this can be seen in the ceilings of some airports or shopping malls.

Overall, looking at the coliseum has inspired many people to admire architectural beauty and create structures full of lavish decorations and rich textures.

The Empire State Building

A few buildings that stand out today were not always popular. In fact, some of these landmarks now seem like alien creations or even ugly monsters. But you have to wonder what people thought about them when they first saw them!

The Empire State Building is one such structure. At the time it was built in 1930, many considered it an eyesore and overly-commercial design.

It took away from the natural beauty of its setting by being too tall and flashy. Many argued that it would be more practical to build lower than up, but company executives wanted this height and status.

Since then, however, the building has become a symbol of New York City and America at large. It became internationally known and loved due to its striking shape and beautiful appearance.

Many find the skyscraper aesthetically pleasing and impressive. Others admire it for its bold statements and prestige. This influence spread beyond just aesthetic appeal, as the Empire State Building inspired other similar designs.

It also gave rise to terms like “Empire style” and “Chicago school.” Both refer to certain architectural styles with very thin roofs and vertical lines.

Overall, the Empire State Building changed how we look at architecture. Even if you don’t like this specific work, you must acknowledge its importance and worth.

Architects still experiment with inspiration from the Empire State Building, so there’s never really a wrong time to appreciate it.

The Dubai Mall

A beautiful, sprawling testament to moneyed ostentation is the Dubai Mall. It was designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2010 as one of the largest mall buildings in the world.

The interior design features an undulating floor plan with constantly changing perspectives. This gives the illusion that you are moving through space at a steady pace while also creating feelings of relaxation and tranquility.

It’s hard to feel relaxed or tranquil when there are a lot of crowds but this effect can be very powerful if you’re looking to relax after a long day.

Architecture has a profound influence on how we perceive our environment. Changing perspective can have positive effects on your mood and mental state.

The Louvre

A few buildings that stick out when exploring the architecture of Paris are the Musee D’Orsay, the Petit Palais, and the Musée de l'École Française du Costume. All three were built at around the same time, but they each emphasize different concepts to make you reconsider how you perceive beauty in art and fashion.

The Musée D'Orsay is just north of the Tuileries Gardens and is easily accessible via RER line B or metro station Orsane. It is also well-connected by bus from both locations. When visiting this museum, your first reaction will likely be something along the lines of 'wow', it looks very expensive!

But once you look closer, you'll see that what makes the building so beautiful isn't actually its cost, but instead its shape. This was intentional as Adrien-Marie Legendre, the architect behind the structure, wanted to use the building's shapes to inspire new ideas about proportion.

He designed the building using natural light as an inspiration, which gave it a very open feeling. He also used large windows for viewing the collection, allowing people of all social classes to enjoy his artwork.

Another feature of the museum he incorporated into his design was tall tapestries hanging from the ceiling. These create a sense of immersion in the artwork, giving you the feel that you have traveled somewhere far away.

The White House

As we continue to explore beautiful architecture, there is one building that stands out from the rest. This architectural masterpiece was designed by someone who lived many lives – architect, artist, visionary, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and politician. His diverse set of talents made him special, but it is his unique perspective as an architect that makes this building so interesting.

He envisioned himself as a sculptor shaping solid materials into something new and powerful. He referred to this process as designing in your style, which describes how you bring yourself to work every day. In his case, he always approached his job with intensity and focus, never settling on the easy way to do things.

This quality served him well, giving him success both as an individual and a professional. As a young man striving to succeed, he learned from others who had done well before him, then improved on their strategies until they were better than ever. As an adult leader, he inspired people to follow his example and help other individuals achieve their dreams.

The Vatican

One of the greatest buildings in the world is not an apartment or a museum, it’s the Catholic Church. After all, what other building encourages its visitors to actively participate in its worship?

The church was built with one main goal in mind – to connect with God and have others connect with Him as well.

Architecture has played a major role in this by influencing how we perceive space and time. Take the Notre Dame Cathedral for example.

Notre-Dame is famous for having inspired awe in onlookers through its size and spire. This influence continues today as people gather around the cathedral to admire it.

It also influenced those who worked on it to make sure they gave their utmost effort in order to win praise from others. People are drawn to beautiful spaces and things which seem like they were put significant amount of energy into.

This is why artists are often given credit for inspiring passion in followers. An aspiring artist could look at Pablo Picasso’s work and be motivated to create his own artwork or strive to achieve his artistic goals.

In architecture, there is another term used to describe the way space influences us – eustress (or stress alleviating). Spaces that inspire calmness help reduce anxiety and allow you to focus more easily.

A room full of natural light or water works because they shape your perception of where you want to be and how you wanted to use the space.

The Stone Temple

In 1841, British architect Sir Hugh Cassian designed what would become one of London’s most famous landmarks: The Octagon Chapel. He called this new space an “octagonal orangery.” It was here that his son William would meet his death.

The family had gathered at the chapel for lunch when someone noticed smoke coming from underneath the door to the pantry. When they opened it, they found flames consuming the room and the body of William inside.

Sir Hugh died two weeks later. His grieving widow took over running the firm, which she renamed as Cassins after her late husband. She continued designing buildings in England and Europe while also establishing herself as a leading figure in the Gothic Revival style.

That may sound like a contradiction, but look more closely and you'll see why she made such a choice. By reintroducing strong vertical lines into architecture, along with references to nature, Gothic architects cultivated feelings of spirituality. They inspired awe and reverence.

This is important because the people who visited the octagonal chapel wanted spiritual experiences. Lady Cassin understood this, so she built many similar structures around Britain. Many still stand today.

Today, there are few styles left that inspire awe and respect. We live in a culture where technology has eclipsed natural beauty. Technology makes us feel even less connected to our surroundings due to the way it isolates us.