Traveling the city like a local, we will ride public transportation and see some of Barcelona's most impressive public
buildings. A connection with an architecture school will provide us an in-depth look at the
process of planning and designing buildings, taking into account historical, cultural and environmental elements.
We will visit some of the finest examples of Romanesque, Modern and Postmodern buildings in Barcelona.
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Monday, March 12, 2007
The first thing that caught our eye was the structure of the airport. The general ambiance of O'Hare is drab, giving us an "ugh!" feeling, whereas Madrid International was exciting, wavy, colorful, and open. Madrid felt integrated and organized because the space flowed.
After arrival we saw the medieval area and how a seemingly obsolete area of town is incorporated into a modern lifestyle. The medieval area consisted of a small winding network of web-like alleys. The medieval pathways demonstrated a tactic designed to thwart enemies by not providing a clear and straight route to central, important, and more vulnerable parts of the city.
In the midst of these tangled streets lies the Santa Caterina Market. The roof of the market parallels the style of the Madrid Airport in its use of colors and curvature.
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