oris 91

The question arises whether all comments on Facebook and Twitter are more useful to assess the value of a hotel than professional architectural standpoints and reflections. Architectural criticism, namely, addresses a small number of recipients, and only marginally contributes to the reputation, or even success of new hotels. On the other hand, the development of a concept, as well as the experiments and dynamic dialogues of the building with its natural biotope, indicate that the society is motivated to achieve new standards in the environment. Thus a reaction occurs, resistance to hampering globalization and typification. More than any other type of building, a hotel becomes a reflection of society in transformation, which is why this issue is suitable for reflection.

publication and no.
Oris 91
article
Notes on the Occasion of Resuscitating an Artifact
author
Boris Podrecca
photograph
Damir Fabijanić
Hrvoje Serdar
Senja Vild
Borko Vukosav
languages
Croatian
English
year
2015