De la belleza en la arquitectura. Novísimos hallazgos en Inglaterra
Por Matthew Hardy - Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010 at 4:24 AM

Lo Bello se apodera de una de tres coronas de lo necesario para que un habitáculo estimule el sentido de pertenencia al mismo. Poco a poco implosiona el Modernismo en todas sus vertientes demoniacas. Búscalo en https://listserv.miami.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind1011&L=tradarch&T=0&F=&S=&P=226780

Full report: http://www.cabe.org.uk/publications/people-and-places



See attached executive summary.



Key findings for traditional architecture:



· …the public recognise the time and attention that the subject of beauty deserves and that they are ready to see public figures and influencers taking beauty seriously. There is clear evidence that the public enjoy discussing and sharing stories about ‘how beauty matters’.



· The public desire to make beauty a talking point has far reaching implications for politicians and public figures. Not only are people ready to hear and to engage in a national debate on the subject, they call for beauty to be reinstated as a public value with meaning that stretches beyond the latest trends in fashion, hair, even architecture.



· The prospect of a world where there is no beauty is depressing. People describe its public value in utilitarian terms. They talk about access and experience of beauty as adding to the sum of everyone’s happiness and making the world a better place. In their ideal society, there would not simply be more beautiful things; people would be more in tune with their capacity to tap into beauty, committed to seeking it out and adopting the right state of mind for an experience of it.



· The conclusion people often reach is that beauty is a universal good – worth promoting and preserving for the future. This indicates just how much of a shared understanding there is about why beauty matters.



· Beauty in the built environment was seen as being important for civic pride and for attracting people to an area. They believe that beauty is important in their local area and there is a strong consensus for striving for more beauty in neighbourhoods, towns and cities. Beauty in place is recognised as not evenly distributed. Where there is less, it is seen as part of depravation; people can and do pay more to live in areas which are more beautiful. Beauty in place is also seen as part of a cycle of respect, it can make people respect an area more, and by being respected, an area can retain its beauty.



· History and memory can play an important role in making a place feel beautiful. There tends to be a preference for older buildings over newer ones – for a variety of reasons that go beyond purely visual taste.



· People’s overall ability to appreciate beauty is affected by whether they feel comfortable, safe and included in a place. Hence when there is a shared history, feeling of community and pride in a place, people are more likely to say they experience beauty there.



· Older people see value in preserving local areas for future generations. Younger people are more concerned with their own access to it and their everyday experience. There is a shared view that placing public value on existing buildings and public spaces will do more to increase the amount of beauty in our surroundings, as opposed to creating new buildings and space.



· People can be judged for living or spending time in ‘ugly’ or ‘beautiful’ areas. It was felt that by investing in improving a place – be it through buildings, public events or general upkeep – it can encourage people to find those places more beautiful, and to treat them with more respect and care.



This is really useful evidence for us.



Cheers,



Matthew.



Dr Matthew Hardy RAIA FRSA RIBA
Senior Lecturer in Architecture & Urbanism

The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment
Tel: +44-(0)20-7613-8520

skype: drmatthewhardy

www.cabe.org.uk/publications/people-and-places

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