Chapter 4 was interesting because of the unique writing style of Moore. He speaks as if the reader is having a conversation, sparking comments in the reader’s head. He writes as if he is taking you on a ride along through the streets of L.A. while giving you a synopsis of the city, almost as if the In-n-out line is backed threw the parking lot and he is waiting for a great burger. The last part of the sentence just written is an example of how Moore relates to the reader by using common branding tactics. He uses Disneyland to relate to the people and emphasizes the act of social interaction caused by well designed public spaces. The problem is that Disneyland is a pay to enter type “public space” and is only truly experienced by the people willing to pay for the ticket. The writing style entices the reader, and instead of creating an agreement or disagreement, he creates a sort of middle ground between writer and reader, making them neither friend or foe. Moore’s writings differ far from Davis’s, while Moore’s friendly, Davis is highly critical and direct with his critiquing style. This style is easy to follow and is more formal. That being said, when Davis makes a direct critique, the reader tends to agree strongly or disagree strongly. The greyish center part is completely negated. With that being said, the reader and writer could connect through strongly opinionated statements and keeps the reader engaged. Moore also gives a great amount of power to the people in the creation of monuments, understanding that people create cities, not just architects. Both Davis and Moore critique the small amounts of urban public space, where people gather for a number of social interactions. Both writers explain that the monument of Los Angeles is not Hollywood or Beverly Hills; it is the Highway. Where do people truly experience the city from? On their drive into work every day. This is a simple concept missed by many modern-day architects and designers. Both of these writers are highly skilled in their preferred writing style, personally, I loved both articles, and I found that it was interesting how I reacted to both while reading. While Moore creates a friendship with his reader, Davis keeps it honest and straight to the point. Both creating polarized writing style.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Frank Gehry
Disneyland, Anaheim