Femininity of architecture

 Architecture is a field where we have equal number of male and female population than compared to other professions. Have you ever considered the gender of architecture? Do they have their own emotions and characteristics? If so, how are they expressed? Let's say Architecture is masculine in nature, because of its rough brought up, it's tough core. True, that is a fair point. However, I must express my disagreement. Beauty comes in different form, shape and color, so does architecture. 

Through ornamentation and fluid structures, architecture represents the strong essence of femininity. We always end up decorating a building in some way, no matter how hard we try not to. Let's go back to the time when women wore a lot of jewelry and were judged based on how much they wore. Despite the fact that ornamentation is seen as a waste of time, resources, and labor in the modern days, It always transports us to a period when it was considered a form of self-expression. As time passed, generations evolved, people started to get tired of those heavy embellishments and bold expressions, but that didn't stop the desire to be decked out.

Ornaments and architecture have a similar relationship as women do. Ancient and historic buildings possessed heavy and intricate ornamentations, like the queens and royal consorts who used to live there. They were forced to have those extra attractive accessories just to make them stand out and retain their standard among the society. Buildings were adorned with sculptures and minute carvings , to make them look majestic and mysterious.

Eventually, mankind evolves and changes. The requirement for ornamentation was regarded as excessive. Humanity had devolved into a simple species. the modernized ornamentations were simple and elegant. They were more convenient as well as more comfortable. This simplicity was reflected in modern buildings, which featured long, slender columns that were left unblemished and walls that were comparatively plain. Tall white buildings were held in higher regard than some sophisticated and complicated work whose proper location was designated as an art museum.

A woman who prefers subtle outfits may find herself wearing a stunning piece, on a special occasion. Someone who enjoys Dresden's Zwinger might enjoy New York's Oculus. Both have their own set of values, morals, and sense of self. At the end of the day, it's all about the aesthetics, functionality and comfort. Every ornamentation is accepted, whether it is on a building or a woman, if it is in the right place, right amount and for the right reason.