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20th C. Architects Part3
20th C. Architects Part3
one of the New York Five or The Five Whites, together with
Richard Meier, Michael Graves, Charles Gwathmey and John Hejduk became influenced with the Deconstruction philosophy of Jacques Derrida and is now well-known for his Deconstructivist architecture seeks for meaning in architecture not through the use of historical elements but through the manipulation and transformation of the architectural forms themselves I am looking for ways of conceptualizing space that will place the subject in a displaced relationship because they will have no iconographic reference to traditional forms of organization. That is what I have always been trying to do, to displace the subject, to oblige the subject to reconceptualize architecture.
-EISENMAN
Peter Eisenman,
Model for the GARDIOLA WEEKEND HOUSE
Spain, 1988
Peter Eisenman, WEXNER CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Ohio State University, 1989
Peter Eisenman,
COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER, Ohio
1992
Canadian-born American architect known for his distinctive architectural style characterized by a collage-like composition out of found materials like plywood, corrugated metal and chain-link fences inspired by the rich and varied culture of Southern California
Japanese minimalist architect self- taught in architecture influenced by Le Corbusier works are characterized by geometrical forms, dramatic use of natural elements like light and water and the use of bare reinforced concrete as chief building material
I do not believe architecture should speak too much. It should remain silent and let nature, in the guise of light and wind, speak.
- ANDO
) one of the New York Five or The Five Whites continued to work with the Corbusian 5 points designs are easily recognizable by his white neoCorbusian forms, the hierarchy of building elements, sleek industrialized skins, and greater complexity in planning and massing
Chinese-American architect studied under Walter Gropius at Harvard University noted for the use of highly geometrical forms for his designs, most especially the triangular elements constantly found in his more important project Geometry is the key to all architecture. - PEI
British architect educated at the Architectural Association in London & at Yale University started his career working with Norman Foster in the group, Team 4 rose to international recognition with the design of the high-tech museum, The Pompidou Center, in Paris known for designs exposing the skeleton and services of buildings, and the use of state-of-the art materials like stainless steel and glass
British architect educated at the Manchester University & at Yale University has worked under, was influenced by, Buckminster Fuller known for his high-tech buildings characterized by structural lightness and low-energy designs
Richard Rogers (w/ Renzo Piano), THE POMPIDOU CENTER, Paris, 1991-97
Norman Foster, SAINSBURY VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Univ. of East Anglia, 1974-78
Italian architect rose to international recognition with the design of the high-tech building, The Pompidou Center, w/ Richard Rogers in his later work, moved to a more subtle kind of high-tech by designing context-sensitive buildings and using technology only where appropriate
Malaysian architect educated at the Architectural Association School in London developed the bioclimatic theory, a design of structures defined by climate and context designed sustainable skyscrapers, where wind direction and solar orientation are prime considerations common design features include fragmented floor plans, sky courts, windwalls, balconies and vertical landscaping
Living architecture is that which faithfully expresses its time. We shall seek it in all domains of construction.
- AUGUST PERRET (1923)
For the first time perhaps, the pressing problems of architecture, were solved in a modern spirit. Economy, sociology, aesthetics: a new solution using new methods.
- LE CORBUSIER (1923)
Let us guide our students from materials, through function to creative work We must understand the motives and forces of our time and analyze their structure from three points of view: the material, the functional, and the spiritual.
- MIES van der ROHE (1938)