Going Back A Decade - Functionality

Coming from a background where houses are all made out of timber and with some concrete, it is easy to overlook its functionality as it becomes obsolete as it is an everyday feature. The purpose of the design was never mentioned and I took things for granted for everything that was build around me. It is only now I realized, when I started studying Architecture, it all became obvious, and it is when I started looking at the finer details of the construction, the design as a whole is actually simple yet very effective. I am starting to understand how function can create its form, instead of cramping function into a form where the limitation of space can disrupt the orientation of spatial spaces. I like how the timber is not fabricated, showing the design in its rawest of form, providing protection and function. The design in a way is very pure, ornamented with timber crafts by local carpenters for those who are capable of affording decorations. Here are just some examples I briefly look at to understand the traditional construction in my country.