“That’s where I think art and architecture are similar, in that different people will feel different ways about a space much like about a piece of artwork,” Leung adds.
And certainly, viewing architecture through an artistic lens means one will develop a deeper understanding of the design concept and, in turn, have a better appreciation of the space.
“Traditional artistic critique provides a framework to analyse and articulate the nuances of architectural design, enabling us to move beyond superficial judgments,” opine Elaine Lu and Vincent Lim of Lim + Lu, a Hong Kong interdisciplinary interior design firm.
Leung says factors such as colour, texture, proportions, overall composition, materials and technique – the same elements that help viewers navigate art pieces – are valid ways to critique architecture and interior spaces. “It’s true that not every building or space tries to speak to the people who interact with it. But I believe good buildings do send messages through having deeply considered intents around light, space, materials, and how spaces are experienced,” he adds.
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