Windows, a photographic study
In his seminal work, A Pattern Language, Christopher Alexander wrote of the importance of windows in homes.
“When plate glass windows became possible, people thought that they would put us more directly in touch with nature, in fact, they do the opposite. They alienate us from the view. The smaller the windows are, and the smaller the panes are, the more intensely windows help connect us with what is on the other side.”*
In that spirit, I present a series of photographs of traditional style windows**:
*”A Pattern Language” Christopher Alexander. Oxford University Press. 1977. Page 1109.
**All photographs are copyright 2011 David Beker
Tags: architecture, building, Christopher Alexander, design, new urbanism, photography, traditional, windows
