kassio's architectureposting thread

[kassioproject]

// intro //

hello and HNY . since my plans for 2026 involve being more Present in the online space in order to better connect my digital existence / synthesis with the physical realm (Real Life), i am starting this thread as a space to share my documentation of architecture .

built environments have a big influence on my work for the project(s), and as such i would like to be in the business of sharing what i document in this thread . i'm new to this space, and i'm not entirely sure how to structure these posts, but i think a start would be to generally organize by styles ; locations ; time periods ; building function ; etc .

these will all be photos i have taken onsite . they will be unprofessional, incomprehensive, and likey showing only the Things That Stood Out To Me.

i am no architectural expert, i am simply intrigued by aesthetics and design choices in their respective Zeitgeists . please feel free to correct me if i get terminology/details wrong !

- kassioproject

 

[kassioproject]

// SET_001 // Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (Civic Center Complex)

location: Mountain View, CA
style: postmodern
completed: 1991
date photographed: Nov 15, 2025


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// notes + opinions:

postmodern has not always been my favorite style of architecture, but i am increasingly intrigued by it now that i'm aware of how much it shares in common with other aspects of design from the time period that i appreciate, especially as it becomes clear to me that, though the style was everywhere throughout my childhood, we are very much Not building things like this anymore. i am not a fan of the stucco-salmon siding that seems to prevail in postmodern commercial architecture in california particularly. but, if i move past that, as well as the pseudo-greek columns and moulding that i find a bit gaudy, i can quite appreciate the geometry of everything . i find the octagonal stair room particularly enjoyable , even if it is quite the inefficient use of space .

edit: typos

 

[silly]

I don't study architecture but this is aura