Our desire to travel to this region of the world was further fuelled through studies that introduced us to the work of Oscar Niemeyer, in particular some of his earlier projects which were greatly influenced by the work of Le Corbusier. In recent years we developed a keen interest in the contemporary architecture which has been produced in South America. We feel that there are many architectural ideals that can be drawn from much of the work in South America, as it is a continent with many similarities to ours, in particular its geographic location and size. Being such a large continent in the southern hemisphere it offers a large range of climatic conditions, most of which are very similar to those found in Australia.
Through this experience we hope to gain a greater insight into the various architectural ideals which are implemented in this continent, and document any innovative technologies which could apply to similar climatic regions back in Australia. Being a continent rich in history and one which holds so many strong individual characteristics, we believe that there are many architectural ideals which could be added to those found in Australia. We hope this experience will benefit us in our careers as architects in future years.
One of the primary reasons why we have chosen to do the trip on motorcycles is the independence and sense of adventure it offers. The independence which comes from travelling on motorcycle will allow us to explore and search out the numerous architectural gems which are spread across this large continent. Unlike the traditional tourist who is greatly restricted to more common regions and mainstream transport systems, we will grab the chance to take the road less travelled with both hands.
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