Rainbow architecture

Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden. Rainbow architecture

Rainbow architecture

Spring has finally filled the streets with bright sunlight, and houses some of the cities are shimmering all colors of rainbow. The definition of color – the visual effect caused by the spectral composition of the light emitted, transmitted, or reflected by objects. Meanwhile, bright colors can change the appearance of a city significantly. Undoubtedly, the colors of our houses can affect our mood, health, and happiness.
Fortunately, over the years, the bright colors in architecture have become more popular. Thus, apartment blocks and public buildings painted in intense colors, transform the cities into kaleidoscope of colors. We admire colorful ityscapes – pink, green, blue, and red. So, if colors can brighten up our days, the understanding of color significance and color harmony is increasing around the globe.

Barranco, Lima, Peru. Rainbow architecture

Did you know that the human eye can see 7,000,000 colors? Some of these are eyesores. Certain colors and color relationships can be eye irritants. Accordingly, they cause headaches, and wreak havoc with human vision. Other colors and color combinations are soothing. Consequently, the appropriate use of color can maximize productivity, minimize visual fatigue, and relax the whole body.

Bristol, England

Noteworthy, bright colors reflect more light, which results in excessive stimulation of the eyes. In fact, yellow is the most visible color of all the colors. Also, it is the first color that the human eye notices. A wonderful color, the most cheerful of the spectrum. Besides, yellow is a symbol of the deity in many global religions.

Caminito, Buenos Aires

In fact, Color harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye, and it is a balance in the visual experience. When something is not harmonious, it’s either boring or chaotic. The human brain will reject under-stimulating information. At the other extreme is a visual experience that is so overdone, so chaotic that the viewer can’t stand to look at it. Also, color harmony delivers visual interest and a sense of order. However, extreme unity leads to under-stimulation, and extreme complexity leads to over-stimulation. Harmony is a dynamic equilibrium.

Forest Spiral

The famous multi-colored house. In fact, the whole complex. Called “Forest Spiral”, it is in Darmstadt, Germany. Its designer Friedensreich Hundertwasser – the world-known Austrian architect, famous for his colorful architectural projects.