I’m still trying to wrestle with how I want the site to look and who it’s to be aimed at, but I think I’m narrowing it down. I’m probably going to be using the omeka technology as what I essentially want to have is an online gallery. I thank everyone for their comments on the aesthetic ideas that I’ve had, and everyone seems to agree that the font could reflect modernism to a degree, as long as the rest of the site was rather minimalist. I am following through on the original idea that I would like the site to be feature a neutral color pallete, as the colors of the buildings themselves are quite bold, and I would like a strong contrast.
As for audience, I want it to be geared mostly to architecture and modernist enthusiasts or students. I want the site to provide lots of information regarding the particular buildings and the architects, and I am thinking that I will in fact limit the scope to the most prominent and interesting buildings and architects, trying to keep the number of arch. to atound 5 or 6, and buildings around 50. I also do want to provide a map function, so someone interested could potentially map out a route or find a particular building that they were looking for. Google maps features might be useful for this (thanks Mike). Professor Cohen noted that a more casual visitor would be more likely to use a book or something other than the web site, and that makes sense. So, I would like to gear it more towards the historically interested audience by providing as much information as I possibly can about the history of the movement, the buildings, and the architects as well.
November 23, 2008 at 11:30 pm
I know this isn’t your lasted blog posting with regard to your website design, but I wanted to go ahead and leave comments about your project.
Since our small group talk amost two weeks ago, you made significant strides in your approach and layout. I found that your integration of photos and text on your subject, in addition to the availability of different languages (I know we talked about that option in our group talk) will not only draw in transnational audiences but contribute to the study of modern architecture in Spain.
The two points that stick out from class comments and agree with include:1) Pages are a bit text heavy, and 2) Layout design for each page requires a little more “fine-tuning”. It would mean using succinct descriptions and tying together the colors, motif, and photos. Personally, I like the idea of your motif on every page, but it would be helpful to know how and why you came up with it. Perhaps you could use a “roll-over” to explain the design you created.
Question: Are you going to have a section dedicated to scholarly interpretations? Sorry, I cannot remember. If not, I think it would be beneficial to your site.
Your photos are fabulous; they almost speak on their own! But of course, your accompanying text with detailed information will bring insight to the each structure, and I think it will create more interest in architecture from interdisciplinary fields too.