In order to broaden my perspective on the topic, I decided to examine the architecture of a wide variety of countries with different backgrounds and cultures; different nations would most likely create architecture with elements unique to that country. However, since there are so many ways to decide on which set of countries to consider studying, I chose a pre-formed group: the Group of Seven, or the G7.

 

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The Group of Seven, formed in 1975 as an informal forum of the world's most industrialized economies, account for around half of global economic output. The group has expanded in 1998 with the addition of Russia, and some critics believe the G7 has lost its relevance since it does not include some of the largest emerging economies such as Brazil or China. Nevertheless, the group still meets regularly since its creation to discuss issues connected to global economic stability.

 

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Studying the architecture of the top 7 most economically developed countries of the world was an extraordinary opportunity to observe what kind of message, if there existed one at all, these leading countries are conveying.

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I look forward to expanding my project to encompass other countries from around the globe -- perhaps I'll soon look at nations by geographic region, such as South Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, South America, and so on. The possibilities are endless! Contact me here if you would like to propose an idea! I also want to study countries that historically didn't have (or still don't have) democratic systems. Can such places still showcase democratic architecture? Stay tuned.