Wojciech Odrobina - The Architecture of Necessity

Wojciech Odrobina Architecture responds to the most basic needs of human beings. It provides both protection from the elements of nature as well as spaces for passion and play.

Architecture marks the threshold between nature and culture - it is humanity's position in the world. Architecture is the history of human lives and the development of society, of economic, social and cultural relations.

In the globalized media-controlled society, architecture is increasingly becoming an instrument for competition and convenience of locations.

 Architecture becomes icons whose objective is to cause a sensation. Poor city planning and property speculation lead to social divisions, long travel, and loss of resources.

Wojciech Odrobina - Human construction and housing are the key causes of environmental decline and climate change. The problems are global, as is the financial crisis that has plunged the world into recession.

Wojciech Odrobina The Architecture of Necessity is:

Diligent

The Architecture of Necessity is duly planned, considered and meticulously evaluated. Planning pays attention to experience, responds to human needs, incorporates the building into its environment and function to the building.

Sustainable

The Architecture of Necessity avoids short-term solutions. Its premise is recycling, it strives to reduce transportation and take advantage of renewable resources.

The Architecture of Necessity is long-term and renewable. Materials are best recycled where they already exist in a building.

Wojciech Odrobina Architecture must economize on resources and energy and show consideration for people. Only The Architecture of Necessity counteracts social and global divisions.

Open

The architecture of necessity invites change and dialogue. It is open to rich and complex cultural traditions and narratives and is the physical embodiment of democratic