Creating places for people to live, work, play and learn in, is a wonderful task. As an architect, you are shaping the world of the future. Your work has a major impact on the quality of life of many people. A facade is a building’s calling card, and by creating impressive architectural facades you can really leave your mark on an area. Here are some inspiring examples of beautiful facades that truly make a lasting impression.
How architectural facades can have a huge impact.
With beautiful facades, you define the outside city space. Even the upgrade of a single building can make a significant difference on an entire neighbourhood. Did you know that the effect of a visual upgrade can even be seen in safety and crime levels?
Beautiful and aesthetic surroundings also have a significant effect on people’s well-being. Research has confirmed that 85 percent of people finds that better quality buildings and public spaces improve the quality of their lives and thought that the quality of the built environment made a difference to their quality of life.
Source: CABE, “The value of good design” (2002)