ACTIVITIES OF MAN

If life is to exi st and civilization is to develop, there a re fundamenta

l i ~ p u t s e s or desires'
which must be satisfied. These for ces may be called the s t i m ~ . J i i
.
~ o action . Th ei r effect
upon life and architecture, may be designated as Resulting Manifestations: RM
1 . Desire for Preservation -in obtaining food, shelter, clothing and secur
ity, civilized rna n
mu st have commerce, governme nt and religion. These activities call for the
ir accompanying structures, or archit ect ure.
2. Desire for Recognition -th is is a desi re for prestige, pride and am
bition, social status,
physical supremacy, intellectual attainment, personal or civic, result in the-st
ruggle
for position.
As a result, man build palace s, skyscrapers, or communities may erect cathed
rals
or public buildings and monuments.
3. Desire for Response- This arises from the gregarious nature of man, from
his wish for
love, friendship, and sociability.
In seeking the companionship of his fellow creatures, man congregates. His s
ocial
instincts call for fraternal buildi f)QS and city clubs. His semi-public buildi
ngs must
contain banquet ha lls and ball rooms; his home must have a living room to ma
ke
human association possible.
4. Desire for Self-Expression- This is the urge of man to as,sert himsel
f as an individual.
To do things in his own particular way.
This is responsible for aesthotic expression; for architecture in its highest
forrn,
whicfi result in building of th eatres, museums, etc. To show that he is t
he
b
~
in
sports or recreation, encouraged the building of stadia, bowling alleys, gymna
siums,
etc.