Architecture A Womans Style

Not to seem overly pro-woman but I am so inspired by Zaha Hadid. We are all taught to design within in reason, but she really pushes the boundaries. I look at all her structures and, although sometimes I dont understand, she really surprises me each time. Everytime I look at her work I just wonder how she came up with those ideas. I wonder if she has a team she works with, or if she comes up with these ideas solely on her own. It inspires me as a woman to become an architect and that its possible. Its not only possible to be a successful architect but to design buildings other than traditional styles. This building which is an ideas for the London 2012 olympics is awesome from me. Although its very modern

AIA Conference

This years conference was very interesting. Despite, not having the frank lloyd wright display they still provided us with alot of information. It makes me wonder and become really excited about my future as an architect. Just seeing all the exhibits, vendors, and guest speakers really made it seem like the world of architecture is exciting again. Cant wait to see what next years seminar will have.

Is this the shock effect or good design?

Okay lets talk! Throughout the last week I have been attempting to design without having a shock effect within my design. But it seems to me that alot of the winning architecture has some sort of shock effect to it.

This image of the Oslo Opera House in Norway to me has an indeed shock effect. This huge concrete building looks similar to a ship design. (Whats up with so many ship looking buildings). I indeed like the design but it does to me have a shock effect to it. Which leads me to my question....Should you always have some sort of shock effect within your design? Is traditional architecture not award-winning?