Neel Odedara - Architecture

Though I did not originally know about Daniel Libeskind, I read a bit about him and he seems like an incredible figure. Libeskind actually didn't complete his first building until the age of 52, and he designed Berlin's Jewish Museum, the city's most visited museum. He's also been charged with designing the memorial at Ground Zero, which must be an incredibly honorable and demanding project. Though pressure is nothing new to Libeskind, who mentioned that unlike other artists, an architect's artist work must always uplift and inspire. "But as an architect, you always have to have an optimistic view, because you're always building something for a better world. Whenever you construct something, the very notion of constructing is about a faith that the world can be a better world." This makes me think about the incredible task of designing a piece of art that must represent an entire population, that must become an integral part of its environment. Libeskind's views make me think of the Eiffel Tower, which was originally only drew contempt from Parisians but now is a shining symbol of their culture and way of life. In this way, a great piece of architecture can become an icon for a city and a nation, and truly exemplifies the power art can have over people.