This document provides an in-depth analysis of Rogelio Salmona's Torres del Parque residential complex in Bogota, Colombia, completed in 1970. It discusses how the towers reference pre-Columbian pyramid structures through their vertical forms that reach towards the sky. The towers restructured the social hierarchy by placing residents closer to the heavens. The document examines Salmona's European influences and how he combined these with local geographical, environmental and social conditions through a refined architectural stratification of the brick towers. It provides background on Salmona's upbringing and education in Colombia and Europe where he studied under Le Corbusier before returning to Colombia to design the seminal Torres del Parque.
El documento presenta el calendario de partidos de la segunda ronda de la liga interna de pelota volante del programa "El deporte en la escuela" para la temporada 2010-2011 en el colegio Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta. Incluye los nombres de los equipos participantes, los resultados y las fechas de los partidos de cuartos de final, semifinales y final.
El documento presenta el cuadro de eliminatorias y resultados de la Liga Interna 2010/11 del CEIP Ntra Sra Fuensanta para el deporte de "Pelota Volante" en el tercer ciclo. Incluye los nombres de los equipos participantes y los resultados de los cuartos de final, semifinales y la final.
Indigenous Australians originally inhabited Australia until 1770 when Captain Cook discovered the coast and prepared it for Britain to establish a penal colony in New South Wales. In 1901, six colonies formed the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia has major deserts and cities located along the coasts like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the capital Canberra.
The document provides information about Egypt, including its location in North Africa, population of 80 million living along the Nile River, and cities such as Cairo, Alexandria, Karnak, and Luxor. It discusses Egypt's ancient civilization and some of its most prominent historical sites like the Giza pyramids and Sphinx from 4000 years ago, as well as Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the temples of Abu Simbel carved by Rameses II. It also mentions the discovery of Tutankhamun's intact tomb in 1922 and artifacts found. Additional topics covered include pharaohs' tombs, notable women in ancient Egypt like Hatshepsut and Nefertiti, depictions of
The Incas built the city of Machu Picchu in the 15th century in the Andes Mountains of Peru as part of their empire, but abandoned it in the 16th century. It was rediscovered in 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham, overgrown by jungle. The Incas constructed Machu Picchu with stone terraces connected by hundreds of stairs and paths containing houses, squares, and temples for the royal family, farmers, and priests.
Greece borders several countries and is home to Mount Olympus. Athens is the capital city and Greek is the national language. Greece is significant as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, the Olympic Games, and various forms of literature and mathematics. In ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta were the two dominant city-states that fought against the Persian Empire until Alexander the Great's conquest. Major sites of interest include the Acropolis in Athens with the Parthenon temple dedicated to Athena, as well as temples in Delphi and on islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes. Traditional Greek cuisine features dishes like moussaka, stifado, Greek salad, souvlaki, feta cheese, and
Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, near Cusco. It was built in the 15th century and abandoned a century later at the time of the Spanish conquest. The site was built with dry-stone walls without mortar and engineered terraces. It was lost to the outside world until 1911 when it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu is considered one of the most spectacular historical sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain, bordering England, the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Irish Sea. Edinburgh is the capital city, with English as the official language along with Gaelic and Scots. Scotland has a rich history and culture, with famous heroes like William Wallace and Rob Roy, cities like Edinburgh and industrial Glasgow, royal residences at Balmoral, scenic highlands, whisky production in Speyside, historic castles, and iconic lochs and foods like haggis and bagpipes.
El documento presenta el calendario de partidos de la segunda ronda de la liga interna de pelota volante del programa "El deporte en la escuela" para la temporada 2010-2011 en el colegio Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta. Incluye los nombres de los equipos participantes, los resultados y las fechas de los partidos de cuartos de final, semifinales y final.
El documento presenta el cuadro de eliminatorias y resultados de la Liga Interna 2010/11 del CEIP Ntra Sra Fuensanta para el deporte de "Pelota Volante" en el tercer ciclo. Incluye los nombres de los equipos participantes y los resultados de los cuartos de final, semifinales y la final.
Indigenous Australians originally inhabited Australia until 1770 when Captain Cook discovered the coast and prepared it for Britain to establish a penal colony in New South Wales. In 1901, six colonies formed the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia has major deserts and cities located along the coasts like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the capital Canberra.
The document provides information about Egypt, including its location in North Africa, population of 80 million living along the Nile River, and cities such as Cairo, Alexandria, Karnak, and Luxor. It discusses Egypt's ancient civilization and some of its most prominent historical sites like the Giza pyramids and Sphinx from 4000 years ago, as well as Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the temples of Abu Simbel carved by Rameses II. It also mentions the discovery of Tutankhamun's intact tomb in 1922 and artifacts found. Additional topics covered include pharaohs' tombs, notable women in ancient Egypt like Hatshepsut and Nefertiti, depictions of
The Incas built the city of Machu Picchu in the 15th century in the Andes Mountains of Peru as part of their empire, but abandoned it in the 16th century. It was rediscovered in 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham, overgrown by jungle. The Incas constructed Machu Picchu with stone terraces connected by hundreds of stairs and paths containing houses, squares, and temples for the royal family, farmers, and priests.
Greece borders several countries and is home to Mount Olympus. Athens is the capital city and Greek is the national language. Greece is significant as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, the Olympic Games, and various forms of literature and mathematics. In ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta were the two dominant city-states that fought against the Persian Empire until Alexander the Great's conquest. Major sites of interest include the Acropolis in Athens with the Parthenon temple dedicated to Athena, as well as temples in Delphi and on islands like Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes. Traditional Greek cuisine features dishes like moussaka, stifado, Greek salad, souvlaki, feta cheese, and
Machu Picchu is an Inca citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, near Cusco. It was built in the 15th century and abandoned a century later at the time of the Spanish conquest. The site was built with dry-stone walls without mortar and engineered terraces. It was lost to the outside world until 1911 when it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham. Machu Picchu is considered one of the most spectacular historical sites in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain, bordering England, the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Irish Sea. Edinburgh is the capital city, with English as the official language along with Gaelic and Scots. Scotland has a rich history and culture, with famous heroes like William Wallace and Rob Roy, cities like Edinburgh and industrial Glasgow, royal residences at Balmoral, scenic highlands, whisky production in Speyside, historic castles, and iconic lochs and foods like haggis and bagpipes.
MODERNISM FIRST EMERGED IN THE 1920.THE PROMINENT FIGURES OF THE MOVEMENT ARE LE CORBUSIER ,WALTER GROPIUS AND LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE.
HOWEVER IT WAS NOT UNTIL AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR THAT IT GAINED MASS POPULARITY, AFTER MODERNIST PLANNING WAS IMPLEMENTED AS A SOLUTION TO THE PREVIOUS FAILURE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN TO MEET BASIC SOCIAL NEEDS.
IN THE POST WAR ERA, THE AMBITIONS OF THE MODERNIST AND THEIR” STRONG SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS THAT ARCHITECTURE SHOULD RAISE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE MASSES”.
CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERNISM:
THE NOTION THAT "FORM FOLLOW FUNCTION”, EXPRESSED BY FLW,S EARLY MENTOR LOUIS SULLIVAN, MEANING THAT THE RESULT OF DESIGN SHOULD DERIVE DIRECTLY FROM ITS PURPOSE.
SIMPLICITY AND CLARITY OF FORMS AND ELIMINATION OF “UNNECESSARY DETAIL”.
MATERIALS AT GO DEGREES TO EACH OTHER.
VISUAL EXPRESSION OF STRUCTURE (AS OPPOSED TO THE HIDING OF THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS)
THE RELATED CONCEPT OF” TRUTH TO MATERIAL”, MEANING THAT THE TRUE NATURE OR NATURAL APPEARANCE OF MATERIAL OUGHT TO BE SEEN RATHER THAN CONCEALED OR ALTERED TO REPRESENT SOMETHING ELSE.
USE OF INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED MATERIALS; ADOPTION OF THE MACHINE AESTHETICS.
PARTICULARLY IN INTERNATIONAL STYLE MODERNISM, A VISUAL EMPHASIS ON HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LINES.
Nation report part 2 colombia by miguel cardenasmiiiggg
The document summarizes the history of architecture in Colombia. It discusses how modern architecture was embraced in the 1930s as older, conservative buildings were torn down. Colombian architecture reflects its 17th century Spanish colonial origins. Most Colombians lived in simple cinder block homes until the 1940s, and uncontrolled urban growth led to large informal settlements. Some modern high-density housing projects in the mid-20th century followed the principles of Le Corbusier. Architecture in this period was influenced by 19th century European styles but did not always adapt well to the local urban context.
The document discusses urbanization and city planning. It begins by defining what constitutes a city and describes common urban morphologies like orthogonal, irregular, radio-central, and linear plans. It then examines the urbanization process in Spain, highlighting the pre-industrial, industrial, and post-industrial periods. Specific urban functions like commercial, residential, industrial, and administrative are also outlined. The document concludes by analyzing land use and the structure of urban functions in cities like Bilbao and San Sebastián.
1. The document outlines the concepts and inspiration behind the architect's mixed-use public project called "From Kat-Oikia to Syn-Oikia".
2. The project draws inspiration from stories of Salvador Dali and his wife Gala expanding their home, as well as the works and philosophies of architect Dimitrios Pikionis.
3. The project consists of 2+1 volumes representing the neighborhood's history from village to urban area to modern residences. It aims to reconcile users with their neighborhood through visual and physical connections between interior and exterior spaces.
In the 1930s, Colombia began embracing modern architecture by tearing down older conservative buildings and constructing new buildings with an international style. Colombian architecture reflects its 17th century Spanish colonial origins, with regional differences stemming from styles found in Spain. Until the mid-1940s, most Colombians lived in single-family homes made of cinder blocks and clay/manure/hay adobe, but uncontrolled urban growth resulted in large informal settlements that remain a major housing problem today, though some notable high-density projects were constructed for the middle class.
Aldo Rossi was an influential Italian architect, theorist, and professor known for his writings and buildings. Some of his key works include the Teatro del Mondo floating theatre in Venice, the Centro Torri shopping center in Parma with its distinctive brick towers, and the San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena featuring colonnades and underground burial niches. Rossi strived to create timeless architecture drawing from historical precedents but adapted for modern contexts. He viewed the city as defined by architectural forms that persist over time to become enduring types that shape a place's memory.
The National Art Schools in Havana, Cuba were commissioned by Fidel Castro in 1959 to be the premier arts training institution for young Cuban and international artists. Five separate school buildings were designed by three renowned architects to blend with the lush tropical landscape. However, construction was halted in 1965 due to political and economic issues. Over decades the unfinished structures deteriorated from neglect. In the late 1990s restoration efforts gained momentum, and in 2003 the schools were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, recognizing their cultural and architectural significance.
Two libraries in Barcelona. Impresions and Reflections.Ignasi Bonet
Vila de Gràcia library (Josep LLinás) and Sant Antoni - Joan Oliver library (RCR Arquitectes).
Published in "Materials Architecture Design Environment (MADE)", n. 6, december 2010. ( http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/archi/made.php )
This document discusses the Jordanian architect Rasem Badran and his design of villa-type houses in Amman in the 1970s-80s that drew inspiration from Jordanian village vernacular architecture. It analyzes how Badran's work evolved from experimental designs incorporating vernacular references to critique modernization, to more directly derived traditional forms searching for a distinct Islamic architectural identity. The author contends this reflected Badran and other post-colonial architects' search for cultural identity amid political conflicts and the formation of new national narratives in Jordan.
Paolo Soleri was an Italian architect known for his experimental city Arcosanti built in Arizona. He coined the term "arcology", a combination of architecture and ecology, to describe urban designs that are dense and integrated with the environment. Some of Soleri's conceptual arcology designs included Mesa City for 2 million people consisting of vertical structures, and space-based designs like Asteromo, a rotating asteroid habitat. Soleri's arcologies aimed to provide sustainable urban living that minimized environmental impact through compact and layered designs.
Etienne-Louis Boullee was an 18th century French architect known for his theoretical designs of public monuments that sought to inspire awe and sublimity in viewers through immense architectural forms evoking nature and the divine. One such design was a 500-foot diameter domed sphere as a memorial for Isaac Newton, drawing on Newton's optics to convey the perfection of the sphere and symbolize the sun. Boullee believed symmetry extending views to the vanishing point could arouse feelings of immensity. Claude-Nicolas Ledoux designed the ideal planned city of Chaux based on the saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, combining classical and industrial elements to represent Enlightenment ideals of communal life and new
Paul Rudolph was an influential American architect active in the mid-20th century. He is known for buildings characterized by boldly contrasting masses and complexly interlocking spaces. Rudolph studied under Walter Gropius at Harvard and later chaired the School of Architecture at Yale University. Some of his notable works include the Yale Art and Architecture Building, considered his masterpiece, and various houses in Sarasota, Florida that helped define the Sarasota School of Architecture. Rudolph's style incorporated large amounts of glass, modular designs, and dramatic plays of light and shadow.
The document summarizes the group's observations during a visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It notes the contrasts observed between the modern architecture and facade of buildings versus the traditional alleyways and lifestyles. It also describes witnessing an entire Muslim community praying outside on the street during Friday prayers when the mosque was full. The document connects these observations to concepts from Italo Calvino's book "Invisible Cities", where planned cities do not always reflect the realities of the living inhabitants.
Primitivism emerged as an art movement in the early 20th century that drew inspiration from non-Western and prehistoric artistic forms. Artists like Paul Gauguin incorporated motifs from places like Tahiti in their paintings and ceramics. Primitivism was also applied to artists working in a naive or folk style. During this time, primitivism was elevated to an art movement that valued simplicity and what was deemed natural. Le Corbusier incorporated primitivist elements into his architecture through the use of basic construction techniques like vaults, emphasizing the craftsman's hand, and employing raw, unfinished materials. His Maison Jaoul from 1952-1954 featured vaulted brick ceilings, rough concrete
The document summarizes the top 5 modern architects. It discusses their notable works and contributions to modern architecture. 1) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a pioneer of steel and glass structures, designing iconic buildings like the Seagram Building in New York. 2) Oscar Niemeyer was a pioneer of reinforced concrete who designed sweeping organic forms, like the Cathedral of Brasilia. 3) Le Corbusier was an influential theorist who saw architecture as a means to change the world, designing landmark buildings like the Unité d'Habitation. 4) Zaha Hadid was the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, known for deconstructivist designs like the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati. 5) Frank
Baroque and Rococo architecture emerged before the Industrial Revolution. Baroque architecture originated in Rome in the early 17th century and spread throughout Europe and Latin America. It was characterized by dramatic effects of light and shadow, complex designs, curving lines and integration of architecture with other art forms. Rococo architecture followed in the 18th century and featured ornate decoration, asymmetry and an emphasis on natural forms like foliage. Both styles marked a departure from the simplicity of Renaissance designs.
Louis I. Kahn was one of the 20th century's greatest American architects, known for combining modernism with the weight and dignity of ancient monuments. He was inspired by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman ruins and their sense of order, magnificence, and strength. Kahn developed his own distinctive style that was modern yet timeless. His works used simple materials like brick and concrete to define spaces through masonry masses and geometric forms. Notable projects include the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, India, where he incorporated local materials and patterns to blend modern and traditional Indian architecture, and the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh, where he abstracted regional vernacular and monumental forms into a universal yet place-specific
MODERNISM FIRST EMERGED IN THE 1920.THE PROMINENT FIGURES OF THE MOVEMENT ARE LE CORBUSIER ,WALTER GROPIUS AND LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE.
HOWEVER IT WAS NOT UNTIL AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR THAT IT GAINED MASS POPULARITY, AFTER MODERNIST PLANNING WAS IMPLEMENTED AS A SOLUTION TO THE PREVIOUS FAILURE OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN TO MEET BASIC SOCIAL NEEDS.
IN THE POST WAR ERA, THE AMBITIONS OF THE MODERNIST AND THEIR” STRONG SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IS THAT ARCHITECTURE SHOULD RAISE THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF THE MASSES”.
CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERNISM:
THE NOTION THAT "FORM FOLLOW FUNCTION”, EXPRESSED BY FLW,S EARLY MENTOR LOUIS SULLIVAN, MEANING THAT THE RESULT OF DESIGN SHOULD DERIVE DIRECTLY FROM ITS PURPOSE.
SIMPLICITY AND CLARITY OF FORMS AND ELIMINATION OF “UNNECESSARY DETAIL”.
MATERIALS AT GO DEGREES TO EACH OTHER.
VISUAL EXPRESSION OF STRUCTURE (AS OPPOSED TO THE HIDING OF THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS)
THE RELATED CONCEPT OF” TRUTH TO MATERIAL”, MEANING THAT THE TRUE NATURE OR NATURAL APPEARANCE OF MATERIAL OUGHT TO BE SEEN RATHER THAN CONCEALED OR ALTERED TO REPRESENT SOMETHING ELSE.
USE OF INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED MATERIALS; ADOPTION OF THE MACHINE AESTHETICS.
PARTICULARLY IN INTERNATIONAL STYLE MODERNISM, A VISUAL EMPHASIS ON HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL LINES.
Nation report part 2 colombia by miguel cardenasmiiiggg
The document summarizes the history of architecture in Colombia. It discusses how modern architecture was embraced in the 1930s as older, conservative buildings were torn down. Colombian architecture reflects its 17th century Spanish colonial origins. Most Colombians lived in simple cinder block homes until the 1940s, and uncontrolled urban growth led to large informal settlements. Some modern high-density housing projects in the mid-20th century followed the principles of Le Corbusier. Architecture in this period was influenced by 19th century European styles but did not always adapt well to the local urban context.
The document discusses urbanization and city planning. It begins by defining what constitutes a city and describes common urban morphologies like orthogonal, irregular, radio-central, and linear plans. It then examines the urbanization process in Spain, highlighting the pre-industrial, industrial, and post-industrial periods. Specific urban functions like commercial, residential, industrial, and administrative are also outlined. The document concludes by analyzing land use and the structure of urban functions in cities like Bilbao and San Sebastián.
1. The document outlines the concepts and inspiration behind the architect's mixed-use public project called "From Kat-Oikia to Syn-Oikia".
2. The project draws inspiration from stories of Salvador Dali and his wife Gala expanding their home, as well as the works and philosophies of architect Dimitrios Pikionis.
3. The project consists of 2+1 volumes representing the neighborhood's history from village to urban area to modern residences. It aims to reconcile users with their neighborhood through visual and physical connections between interior and exterior spaces.
In the 1930s, Colombia began embracing modern architecture by tearing down older conservative buildings and constructing new buildings with an international style. Colombian architecture reflects its 17th century Spanish colonial origins, with regional differences stemming from styles found in Spain. Until the mid-1940s, most Colombians lived in single-family homes made of cinder blocks and clay/manure/hay adobe, but uncontrolled urban growth resulted in large informal settlements that remain a major housing problem today, though some notable high-density projects were constructed for the middle class.
Aldo Rossi was an influential Italian architect, theorist, and professor known for his writings and buildings. Some of his key works include the Teatro del Mondo floating theatre in Venice, the Centro Torri shopping center in Parma with its distinctive brick towers, and the San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena featuring colonnades and underground burial niches. Rossi strived to create timeless architecture drawing from historical precedents but adapted for modern contexts. He viewed the city as defined by architectural forms that persist over time to become enduring types that shape a place's memory.
The National Art Schools in Havana, Cuba were commissioned by Fidel Castro in 1959 to be the premier arts training institution for young Cuban and international artists. Five separate school buildings were designed by three renowned architects to blend with the lush tropical landscape. However, construction was halted in 1965 due to political and economic issues. Over decades the unfinished structures deteriorated from neglect. In the late 1990s restoration efforts gained momentum, and in 2003 the schools were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, recognizing their cultural and architectural significance.
Two libraries in Barcelona. Impresions and Reflections.Ignasi Bonet
Vila de Gràcia library (Josep LLinás) and Sant Antoni - Joan Oliver library (RCR Arquitectes).
Published in "Materials Architecture Design Environment (MADE)", n. 6, december 2010. ( http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/archi/made.php )
This document discusses the Jordanian architect Rasem Badran and his design of villa-type houses in Amman in the 1970s-80s that drew inspiration from Jordanian village vernacular architecture. It analyzes how Badran's work evolved from experimental designs incorporating vernacular references to critique modernization, to more directly derived traditional forms searching for a distinct Islamic architectural identity. The author contends this reflected Badran and other post-colonial architects' search for cultural identity amid political conflicts and the formation of new national narratives in Jordan.
Paolo Soleri was an Italian architect known for his experimental city Arcosanti built in Arizona. He coined the term "arcology", a combination of architecture and ecology, to describe urban designs that are dense and integrated with the environment. Some of Soleri's conceptual arcology designs included Mesa City for 2 million people consisting of vertical structures, and space-based designs like Asteromo, a rotating asteroid habitat. Soleri's arcologies aimed to provide sustainable urban living that minimized environmental impact through compact and layered designs.
Etienne-Louis Boullee was an 18th century French architect known for his theoretical designs of public monuments that sought to inspire awe and sublimity in viewers through immense architectural forms evoking nature and the divine. One such design was a 500-foot diameter domed sphere as a memorial for Isaac Newton, drawing on Newton's optics to convey the perfection of the sphere and symbolize the sun. Boullee believed symmetry extending views to the vanishing point could arouse feelings of immensity. Claude-Nicolas Ledoux designed the ideal planned city of Chaux based on the saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, combining classical and industrial elements to represent Enlightenment ideals of communal life and new
Paul Rudolph was an influential American architect active in the mid-20th century. He is known for buildings characterized by boldly contrasting masses and complexly interlocking spaces. Rudolph studied under Walter Gropius at Harvard and later chaired the School of Architecture at Yale University. Some of his notable works include the Yale Art and Architecture Building, considered his masterpiece, and various houses in Sarasota, Florida that helped define the Sarasota School of Architecture. Rudolph's style incorporated large amounts of glass, modular designs, and dramatic plays of light and shadow.
The document summarizes the group's observations during a visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It notes the contrasts observed between the modern architecture and facade of buildings versus the traditional alleyways and lifestyles. It also describes witnessing an entire Muslim community praying outside on the street during Friday prayers when the mosque was full. The document connects these observations to concepts from Italo Calvino's book "Invisible Cities", where planned cities do not always reflect the realities of the living inhabitants.
Primitivism emerged as an art movement in the early 20th century that drew inspiration from non-Western and prehistoric artistic forms. Artists like Paul Gauguin incorporated motifs from places like Tahiti in their paintings and ceramics. Primitivism was also applied to artists working in a naive or folk style. During this time, primitivism was elevated to an art movement that valued simplicity and what was deemed natural. Le Corbusier incorporated primitivist elements into his architecture through the use of basic construction techniques like vaults, emphasizing the craftsman's hand, and employing raw, unfinished materials. His Maison Jaoul from 1952-1954 featured vaulted brick ceilings, rough concrete
The document summarizes the top 5 modern architects. It discusses their notable works and contributions to modern architecture. 1) Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a pioneer of steel and glass structures, designing iconic buildings like the Seagram Building in New York. 2) Oscar Niemeyer was a pioneer of reinforced concrete who designed sweeping organic forms, like the Cathedral of Brasilia. 3) Le Corbusier was an influential theorist who saw architecture as a means to change the world, designing landmark buildings like the Unité d'Habitation. 4) Zaha Hadid was the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize, known for deconstructivist designs like the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati. 5) Frank
Baroque and Rococo architecture emerged before the Industrial Revolution. Baroque architecture originated in Rome in the early 17th century and spread throughout Europe and Latin America. It was characterized by dramatic effects of light and shadow, complex designs, curving lines and integration of architecture with other art forms. Rococo architecture followed in the 18th century and featured ornate decoration, asymmetry and an emphasis on natural forms like foliage. Both styles marked a departure from the simplicity of Renaissance designs.
Louis I. Kahn was one of the 20th century's greatest American architects, known for combining modernism with the weight and dignity of ancient monuments. He was inspired by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman ruins and their sense of order, magnificence, and strength. Kahn developed his own distinctive style that was modern yet timeless. His works used simple materials like brick and concrete to define spaces through masonry masses and geometric forms. Notable projects include the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, India, where he incorporated local materials and patterns to blend modern and traditional Indian architecture, and the National Assembly Building of Bangladesh, where he abstracted regional vernacular and monumental forms into a universal yet place-specific
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1. Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of Teotihuacan, Mexico City.
Photo: Claudio Vekstein
2. Architectural Clarity as a Basis of Clarification
A Thesis on Rogelio Salmona’s Torres del Parque Residential Complex
16 December 2004
Published Online, Spring 2005: http://lai.caed.asu.edu/delparque.htm
The children of the Universal Mother ascend from the earth, spiraling
towards the heavens...closer to rejoining the souls of their ancestors.
—
Pre-Columbian civilizations believed that to live closer to the heavens than
to the earth would bring them a “superior degree of existence.” Mountains
represented the sacred, were the possessor of a special power, immortal,
permanent and absolute. In the Andes, the Muisca could liberally expand their
spiritual realizations. Their pyramids were the residence of the deity and the
cultural and civic center of the city.
—
In examining Rogelio Salmona’s Torres del Parque Residential Complex, the connection
to the pre-Columbian temples that preceded them is accomplished through the
towers that reach for the sky and the souls of Columbia. He orchestrates a shift
in the hierarchical status by deconstructing the social order, placing the families
and the people living within the towers closer to the Heavens—in a superior
domain amongst the children of the Universal Mother. He creates an assembly
of unprecedented density and urban sequences in a revolutionary design for a
country with a political and culturally turbulent history. Formulated with the
same clarity and changes in scale as the pre-Columbian temples that influenced
him, the Towers are a seminal piece of Columbian architecture that combine
the geographical, environmental and social conditions of South America and
Salmona’s ideas and European influences through an orchestrated and purified
architectural stratification.
—
The Towers are a culmination of years of European influence on Salmona’s
education, values and architecture. There is nothing artificial when looking
at the towers. Absent of ornamentation, the texture and patina of the
Columbian brick connects the materiality of the buildings with the earth.
The structures dance with the sun, the forms spiral and ascend skyward to
facilitate construction. A closer examination of the buildings reveals a change
in the surface and scale. Orchestrated within these layers, his ideology becomes Neuen Vahr Apartments, Bremen, Germany
more evident as the construction, materiality and subsequent detailing of the Alvar Aalto, 1959-61
brick layers emphasize and choreograph subtle shifts, displacements, voids and
shadows; providing a purified relationship between Columbians, spirit, nature,
material and architecture.
—
The composition could have been an inflection of all of Salmona’s influences
and ideas and yet the expression was restrained and simplified through the
materiality. A clear understanding of the methodology of brick, its layering,
3. Torres del Parque Residential Complex, Bogotá, Columbia
Rogelio Salmona, 1964-70
patterns, forms and possible transformations is realized. Fracturing his
ideologies from Le Corbusier, whose body of work involved liberating the
ground and creating a building raised above the landscape—a mechanism of
living and a restricted public space that provokes rejection and separation—
the Towers become a part of the collective. The social stratosphere that was
once common in colonial civilization is deconstructed and composed with each
floor and layer of brick, constructed to represent a signification of impartiality.
Sequential spaces and vigorously massive volumes are formed; conceiving a
new panorama rivaling the pre-Columbian pyramids. Framing the mountains
and overshadowing the urban landscape that surrounds it, the Towers are
arranged as part of a social and cultural complex that interacts and flows with
the architecture and the landscape; inviting the adjoining neighborhood and
interrelating with the adjacent Independence Park and the Plaza de Toros.
—
Rogelio Salmona’s European influences are slowly revealed and defined through
the stratification of the Towers. The affect of the International Style and other
architects like Alvar Aalto is only apparent in the fan shaped plans and the
dissection of the programmatic provisions in the units. Although the rooms
have limited and residual spaces, each uniform residential component contains
a balcony that displaces the family to experience the panoramic landscape
and the views of the city and consists of two floors complete with a room
allocated for an office. The intended unification and non-hierarchical layering
of residential units presents a clarified conception of the family and the people
of Bogotá. The Torres del Parque is intended as a program for living with a clear
understanding for the necessity to provide a high-density solution in a city
where none previously existed.
—
Born in France, Salmona’s family relocated to Bogotá in 1933. It is important
to note that from the beginning, Salmona was raised in a non-traditional
4. environment. Having been removed from Catholic schools, he received a
European based education at the Lycée Français. At the time, his family
continued to live in neighborhoods built during the 1930’s, where eclectic or
crude examples of modern architecture were the prevalent mode of living.
During this period, like other Europeans in exodus, German professor
and architect Leopoldo Rother immigrated to South America. Under Rother,
Salmona was introduced to the theories of architecture, and more importantly,
that architecture was built on human themes—“a medium of civilization,” and
not merely an occupation nor a vocation. His European based education taught
him to speak French, fortuitous when Le Corbusier visited Bogotá in 1947.
Salmona was one of the privileged to accompany Le Corbusier, who would meet
and visit with the Salmona family.
—
From 1946-57, the bogotazo would spread throughout the region and La Violencia
would claim over 300,000 lives. In 1948, seeing the political situation in Columbia
unravel, Salmona’s father had his
family moved to France. His father,
through a letter, would ask Corb to
act as Rogelio’s guardian. Salmona
would study, work and live with Le
Corbusier for the next ten years. He
would work on the Marseille-Veyre,
Chandigarh and the Civic Center in
Bogotá. In the south of France, he
would learn the Islamic architecture
at the Alhambra and would begin his
study of the materiality of brick.
While in Europe, Salmona
maintained his roots to South
America. It was at the University
of Paris under Pierre Francastel
that altered his philosophy away
from the cultural disconnect of
Torres del Parque Residential Complex Model
the International Style towards a Machine/Laser-cut Basswood and CNC cut Redwood
Exhibited at Arizona State University
development of an architecture for
College of Design|School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Columbia. His interests and studies David Takeuchi, Spring 2005
in pre-Columbian civilizations
continued. He would realize his differences with Le Corbusier and would
return to Colombia in 1958.
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Bogotá is located in an abundant upland basin 8,660 feet (2,640 m) above sea level
in the Cordillera Oriental of the Northern Andes Mountains. The city is located
on a sloping plain at the base of the Guadalupe and Monserrate mountains. It
5. is geographically isolated by the mountains and both the Pacific and Caribbean
Ocean, yet bordered by five South American countries. Its streets are laid out
on a grid pattern—a European layout with plazas—a marker of history and the
resultant of the Spanish conquest and occupation.
Since its independence from Spain in 1821, like other South American
countries, Columbia has experienced periods of political unrest and social
displacement and is currently responsible for much of the drug trafficking to
the United States. The population in Bogotá is currently over 7.7 million. Its
society has a history formed by a Colonial caste system that is dictated by the
“purity of the one’s blood”. The elitists controlled the government factions until
discontentment resulted in several movements and protests amongst the labor
parties. Urban and rural guerrilla activities surged.
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