Reflections on dConstruct Conference and Brighton's Historical Follies
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andrelaszlo
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Summary
The article describes the author's experience attending the dConstruct web conference in Brighton, UK, and their subsequent exploration of local historical sites including the Royal Pavilion. The content blends personal reflection on conference experiences with historical information about Brighton's architectural follies, particularly the Royal Pavilion built in 1803 by the Prince Regent as an Indian-style reconstruction. The author connects this to the broader tradition of British follies and includes a brief mention of hieroglyphs and Ancient Egyptian studies as part of their interest in historical research.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThese sorts of conferences bring together plenty of like-minded people and friends I only get to see a few times a year.
After the conference a few of us stuck around a few days to relax, recuperate and chat.
In 01803, the Prince Regent decided to build a reconstruction of an Indian style riding school and stable near the sea front.
This later became the Royal Pavilion. In the proper tradition of British follies, what comes next would fit right in!
Hieroglyphs where used for over 3000 years by the Ancient Egyptians. Luckily, they are still studied and researched today, otherwise I couldn't enlist others' help in my crazy follies.
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