How Architecture is Similar to Music

Contrary to what many people might assume, there can be a significant amount of overlap between music and architecture. Both art forms involve the creation of dynamic compositions that affect the senses and elicit certain emotions in their audience. Likewise, both music and architecture rely on balance, proportion, and detail in order to produce satisfying results. Indeed, if one looks closely at the design principles behind both art forms, they will find that they are actually quite similar. Whether we are talking about symphonic compositions or grand cathedrals, music and architecture both rely on unity and careful construction in order to draw in their audience and evoke deep emotional responses. Ultimately, then, it is clear that when it comes to their aesthetic power and impact on our senses, music and architecture are truly kindred spirits.

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I’m Justin Ankus, an architectural designer, ceramicist, and digital media entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology. My architectural experience spans public-sector work, private residential design, independent commissions, international competitions, and conceptual projects exploring how buildings respond to their landscapes. My portfolio includes residential renovations and new-construction concepts, urban and cultural proposals, digital fabrication, and architectural studies developed for environments ranging from dense cities to the American desert. My current architectural work continues to explore sculptural forms, parametric design, contextual futurism, and the relationship between architecture, climate, material, and place. Across architecture, ceramics, publishing, and web development, my work combines spatial thinking, visual storytelling, digital automation, and hands-on making to transform ideas into tangible experiences across clay, digital media, and the built environment.

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October 29, 2023

How Architecture is Similar to Music

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