Madrid

Google Earth

Global View/Birds-Eye View/Aerial View/Airplane View

-What Geometric patterns or motifs can you see?-What can you see and what can you not see from your view of your place?-What nature do you see or not see?-How dense does it look and how much sky can you or can you not see?-If your picture is of a landscape, what did the Landscape Architect have in mind when creating this outside masterpiece?

Your MissionStep 1: Dig deep into the heart of Madrid to find an amazing space that you can analyze.  It could be a cultural spot, a statue, a monument, a garden or park, the inside or outside of a building, or a street corner.

Step 2: Analyze and critique your space through the lense of our classroom discussions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday using Google Earth. Use the guiding questions on slide 3 if your space is from above and on slide 4 if your space is close-up.  Use slide 5 questions for both close-up and far away.

Step 3: Create a one-minute monologue about your space. Put any notes onto the side of your slide under Speaker notes.

Step 4: Create a picture on Google Earth of your space and place it on the slide that is labeled with your name on it. 

Overarching Questions-What can you do here?-What are some examples of decorative elements?-What are some examples of making people feel comfortable and welcome?-Is this a public or a private space?-Is the space intense and hectic or peaceful and calm? Explain.-What is the appearance?-What is the purpose of the space?-What is the accessibility for the disabled, for a pedestrian, for a car, for public transportation?-Is there nature in your space?-Are there both open and confining areas or one or the other?-Looking around, does anything compete for your attention?

Closer Look

-What does it feel like to walk down a narrow street? What do you see/notice and not see? Describe with adjectives.-What does it feel like when you walk down a broad street? What do you see/notice and not see? Describe with adjectives.-What does the outside and, if possible, the inside of your structure/location look like?-If there are people in your picture, what are they doing? What do they look like? Where are they going?-Is there signage or vehicles. Can you tell what they are for? Does it look the same or different from the same sign in the USA? -What is the architecture of the building that you choose?  Is it old/new/Gothic/Renaissance/Modern? What evidence on the building suggests the style?-What is the "accidental beauty" of your picture?

Is the aerial view considered?

What does an architect say, about creating a building?

• "When I design a building, I make a model, then I look at the model from street view.  The aerial view is not considered. I strive to have the building be approachable."

What does a landscape architect say, about creating an outside space?  • "I always focus on the aerial view and don't consider the view from the

ground. The landscape is meant to be seen from the top floor of a palace or from a sky scraper."

Anastásia

Bruno

Dora

Daniel

Olga

CeliaCelia Berman

David

Pablo

Sarita

Julia

Sofía

Mariana

Victoria W.

Augustín

Augustín

Ana

Ezequiel

Rafael

 

Estefani

Juana

Fernando

Agustín

Jasmín

Cristóbal

Germán

Victoria T.Victoria T.

Timoteo

AlejoAlejo

El fin