The document appears to be a portfolio from Richard Bryant, an architectural photographer. It includes photographs and descriptions of various architecture projects around the world. The projects featured include the Hearst Tower in New York, the Gucci Museum in Florence, FirstSite arts center in Colchester, the MAXXI Museum in Rome, and several other performing arts centers and museums. Richard Bryant was commissioned to photograph many of these projects.
Chapter 13: Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, and the RococoDouglas Vail
The chapter discusses architectural developments in the 18th century, including Rococo, Neo-Classicism, and Romanticism. It describes the Rococo style as highly decorative. Neo-Classicism emerged as architects returned to studying ancient Greek and Roman ruins scientifically. Romanticism rejected Neo-Classicism's rationality in favor of emotion. Specific architects and buildings from this era are also discussed, such as Robert Adam's use of classical motifs in innovative spatial designs at English country houses.
Ebook Giới thiệu về cuộc đời, phong cách thiết kế, và những tác phẩm nổi tiếng của kiến trúc sư Renzo Piano. Với những cống hiến của mình, ông được nhận giải thưởng Pritzker năm 1998 và là Đại sứ thiện chí của Liên Hiệp Quốc.
Chapter 15: The Twentieth Century and ModernismDouglas Vail
After World War I, many young architects were disillusioned with European culture and believed architecture could help transform society. They thought rational, machine-like designs could do this. In 1932, Hitchcock and Johnson introduced the term "International Style" to describe the modernist movement spreading from Europe to America. Early Modernists aggressively promoted their minimalist, functional designs and rejected ornament, though this architecture was later adopted by corporations. Figures like Loos, Wright, and Berlage experimented with new materials and structural systems in their modern buildings. After WWI, German Expressionists like Taut reacted to the war's horrors through structures like glass pavilions expressing openness.
This document provides a summary of the book "Contemporary World Architecture" by Hugh Pearman. It discusses how the book comprehensively surveys international architecture at the turn of the new century, focusing on modern building types and the forces that shape them. It analyzes thirteen separate building categories and traces the pluralistic paths of architectural thinking from the 1970s to the start of the new millennium. The summary highlights how the book tells the evolving story of new forms and their underlying quest for aesthetic consensus during this time period.
The document discusses the development of Baroque architecture and urban design in response to the Catholic Counter Reformation. It summarizes key projects in Rome including St. Peter's Basilica designed by Michelangelo, Giacomo della Porta, Carlo Maderno, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Bernini's designs for St. Peter's interior, Baldacchino, and the surrounding piazza are described. Other projects by Bernini and Borromini discussed include S. Andrea al Quirinale and S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane with their unconventional plans and facade designs. Urban spaces like Piazza Navona are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of modern architecture. It begins by defining modern architecture as an emerging style in the early 20th century based on rational use of modern materials and functional planning without historical ornamentation. It then discusses the development of the style through advances in steel, glass, and concrete construction allowing new building forms. The document notes criticism of modern architecture in the 1950s for sterility and lack of regional traditions. It concludes by profiling 10 of the greatest modern architects including Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, I.M. Pei, and Zaha Hadid.
The document provides an overview of architectural styles from the 17th to 20th centuries in Europe and America. It describes the major characteristics of styles such as Baroque, Palladian, Neoclassical, Beaux-Arts and highlights influential architects like Palladio, Robert Adam, John Soane, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Frank Gehry. It traces how styles evolved from ornate Baroque to simplified Neoclassical and the emergence of modern architecture in the 20th century that broke from historical precedents.
Chapter 13: Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, and the RococoDouglas Vail
The chapter discusses architectural developments in the 18th century, including Rococo, Neo-Classicism, and Romanticism. It describes the Rococo style as highly decorative. Neo-Classicism emerged as architects returned to studying ancient Greek and Roman ruins scientifically. Romanticism rejected Neo-Classicism's rationality in favor of emotion. Specific architects and buildings from this era are also discussed, such as Robert Adam's use of classical motifs in innovative spatial designs at English country houses.
Ebook Giới thiệu về cuộc đời, phong cách thiết kế, và những tác phẩm nổi tiếng của kiến trúc sư Renzo Piano. Với những cống hiến của mình, ông được nhận giải thưởng Pritzker năm 1998 và là Đại sứ thiện chí của Liên Hiệp Quốc.
Chapter 15: The Twentieth Century and ModernismDouglas Vail
After World War I, many young architects were disillusioned with European culture and believed architecture could help transform society. They thought rational, machine-like designs could do this. In 1932, Hitchcock and Johnson introduced the term "International Style" to describe the modernist movement spreading from Europe to America. Early Modernists aggressively promoted their minimalist, functional designs and rejected ornament, though this architecture was later adopted by corporations. Figures like Loos, Wright, and Berlage experimented with new materials and structural systems in their modern buildings. After WWI, German Expressionists like Taut reacted to the war's horrors through structures like glass pavilions expressing openness.
This document provides a summary of the book "Contemporary World Architecture" by Hugh Pearman. It discusses how the book comprehensively surveys international architecture at the turn of the new century, focusing on modern building types and the forces that shape them. It analyzes thirteen separate building categories and traces the pluralistic paths of architectural thinking from the 1970s to the start of the new millennium. The summary highlights how the book tells the evolving story of new forms and their underlying quest for aesthetic consensus during this time period.
The document discusses the development of Baroque architecture and urban design in response to the Catholic Counter Reformation. It summarizes key projects in Rome including St. Peter's Basilica designed by Michelangelo, Giacomo della Porta, Carlo Maderno, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Bernini's designs for St. Peter's interior, Baldacchino, and the surrounding piazza are described. Other projects by Bernini and Borromini discussed include S. Andrea al Quirinale and S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane with their unconventional plans and facade designs. Urban spaces like Piazza Navona are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of modern architecture. It begins by defining modern architecture as an emerging style in the early 20th century based on rational use of modern materials and functional planning without historical ornamentation. It then discusses the development of the style through advances in steel, glass, and concrete construction allowing new building forms. The document notes criticism of modern architecture in the 1950s for sterility and lack of regional traditions. It concludes by profiling 10 of the greatest modern architects including Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, I.M. Pei, and Zaha Hadid.
The document provides an overview of architectural styles from the 17th to 20th centuries in Europe and America. It describes the major characteristics of styles such as Baroque, Palladian, Neoclassical, Beaux-Arts and highlights influential architects like Palladio, Robert Adam, John Soane, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Frank Gehry. It traces how styles evolved from ornate Baroque to simplified Neoclassical and the emergence of modern architecture in the 20th century that broke from historical precedents.
Paolo Portoghesi is an Italian architect known for his postmodern and contemporary works that blend classical and modern elements. Some key points:
- He helped launch postmodernism in Italy in the 1960s with works like the Strada Novissima that combined historical references.
- His designs often feature concentric circles and domes inspired by nature and the theme of "God is light." Materials like marble and travertine also reference classical styles.
- Notable works include the Strasbourg Mosque with its central dome and 16 smaller domes, and the Church of the Holy Family with its mesmerizing concentric circles representing the wholeness of God.
- Portoghesi
(History of Architecture 2) Nov 2012 19th century architectureCarla Faner
The Victorian era saw rapid technological advancements and socio-economic changes due to the Industrial Revolution. Architects struggled to find an appropriate style for this time of transition, debating between Neo-Classical and Neo-Gothic styles. New building materials like iron, glass, and concrete emerged, allowing for new construction techniques. While functionality was important, architecture lacked innovation and drew from historic styles like Renaissance and Baroque for inspiration during this period of uncertainty.
Chapter 16: Modernisms in the Mid- and Late Twentieth Century and BeyondDouglas Vail
The second-half of the twentieth century saw the demise of Modernism and its replacement by a style known as Post-Modernism, a term that actually covers a wide variety of design attitudes. Post-Modernism has perhaps been driven as much by theory as by rhetoric.
The document summarizes several early 20th century artistic movements:
The Arts and Crafts Movement originated in Britain and emphasized craftsmanship and natural materials. William Morris and Charles Rennie Mackintosh were influential designers. The Greene Brothers designed grand California bungalow homes.
The German Werkbund sought to combine craft with industry through machine production. Peter Behrens and Walter Gropius designed for the AEG factory.
The Vienna Secession rejected traditional styles and embraced new concepts. Gustav Klimt and Joseph Olbrich were leaders, and the Secession building became its symbol.
The Wiener Werkstatte fused high art with crafts through total interior designs
The document discusses the origins and history of the Gothic novel genre. It explains that the term "Gothic" originally referred to the Goths and medieval architecture and art styles from 12th-15th century Europe. In the 18th century, Gothic architecture saw a revival in Britain with Gothic features added to houses like Strawberry Hill. The Gothic revival style then spread to public buildings in the 19th century. The Gothic novel genre emphasizes the grotesque and mysterious and was influenced by this Gothic architectural revival movement.
Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc was a 19th century French architect known for his restoration of medieval buildings and development of architectural theory. Some of his most notable restorations included Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Carcassonne fortress, and Sainte-Chapelle. His philosophy of restoration emphasized completeness over historical accuracy, believing buildings should be returned to a hypothetically complete state. Viollet-le-Duc's writings and restorations had a significant influence on later architects and helped establish principles of architectural preservation.
In the late 18th century, there was a Gothic revival in which the Middle Ages were seen in a more positive light rather than disfavor. This was in part a reaction against the Enlightenment movement which emphasized reason and science over religion. Additionally, industrialization and the scientific revolution created insecurity which some countered with nostalgia for the mysticism and superstition of the medieval past. The Gothic revival style then spread from landscape gardens to architecture and eventually public buildings.
Neoclassical architecture developed in the late 17th century as a reaction against Baroque and Rococo styles. It drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman designs, emphasizing clean lines, symmetry, columns, and massive structures. Neoclassicism gained popularity across Europe in the 18th century and was used for government buildings, churches, and homes. It spread from Italy to France, Britain, Russia, and the United States, where it came to symbolize the new American republic in the 19th century.
The De Stijl art movement originated in the Netherlands in 1917. It aimed to express universal concepts through simplification and abstraction using primary colors, black, white, and gray as well as horizontal and vertical lines. Designers formulated a new vocabulary for architecture by taking houses apart and reassembling them with an emphasis on cubes, flat planes, and the relationship between solids and voids. Furniture and interior design were conceived as one with the architecture, emphasizing straight lines, rectangles, and geometry. The Schroder House, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, exemplifies De Stijl principles with its asymmetrical design, primary colors, and separation of planes.
A short overview of the Louvre pyramid, paris.
It includes a brief description of the same and its design concepts with some candid pics.
This is one of assignments at my architecture school :)
John Nash was an English architect who helped define Regency style. He established his own practice in 1777 and became influential through his friendship with the Prince Regent. Some of Nash's notable works included developing Regent's Park and Regent Street in London, remodeling the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, and beginning reconstruction of Buckingham Palace. Nash made immense contributions to London's architecture and helped establish neoclassical style as admired by the Prince Regent.
The document discusses historicism in architecture, which emerged in the 19th century as architects revived styles from the past using new materials. New technologies like iron, steel, and glass freed building design from constraints of traditional materials. Architects embraced geometric forms from classical architecture or drew from medieval styles. By creatively blending elements of different periods, historicism opened up design possibilities and conferred artistic freedom beyond chronological limits. It aimed to recover national architectural roots through Gothic, Islamic, or other revival styles.
The document provides an overview of the International Style, an architectural style that emerged in the 1920s-1930s. It describes the key characteristics of International Style buildings as having rectilinear forms, light plane surfaces stripped of ornamentation, and open interior spaces. The document discusses some of the major proponents of the style, including Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier. It also analyzes some important works representative of the International Style, such as Gropius's Fagus Factory, Mies's Farnsworth House, and Le Corbusier's philosophies on architecture.
Modern architecture emerged in the early 19th century due to the Industrial Revolution. It is characterized by simple geometric forms, minimalism, and an emphasis on form following function [1]. Some key highlights of early modern architecture include the Crystal Palace built in 1851 and the Eiffel Tower built in 1889, which featured new building materials like iron and glass [2]. Important works of late modern architecture include Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple from 1905 and the Chrysler Building from 1930, which helped popularize the use of steel and concrete in skyscrapers [3].
Claude Nicolas Ledoux was an influential French architect and urban planner during the late 18th century. Some of his most notable works included the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, which was an ambitious early example of an architect-designed factory complex arranged in a large semicircular plan; the Theatre of Besancon, which had an innovative interior design that segregated audiences by class; and numerous toll houses across Paris marked by heavy neoclassical architectural styles. Ledoux aimed to use architecture to visually represent different occupations and social roles through symbolic building designs and forms.
Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect and theorist known for his rational modern style. One of his most famous works is the San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena, Italy completed in 1971. The cemetery complex features a red cubic ossuary at the entrance and parallel running ossuaries representing the human bone structure. Another notable work is the Scholastic Building in New York City from 2001, which fits into the historic context of Soho through uniform height and materials but stands out with its cylindrical columns and ornate rear facade.
Renzo Piano OMRI OMCA is an Italian architect. His notable buildings include the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, The Shard in London, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens. He won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1998
The document provides an overview of architectural styles before World War I. It discusses the rise of Eclecticism, where elements of historical styles were combined to create original designs. Specific styles included Gothic Revival, Orientalism, Beaux-Arts, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. Beaux-Arts emphasized neoclassical styles and taught through conceptual sketches and presentation drawings. Eclecticism allowed for more creative freedom than nostalgia-driven styles and became popular as architects sought new approaches.
The document contains contact information for Richard Bryant including his email, website, phone numbers, and address. It also includes references to architectural firms and architects such as David Chipperfield Architects, Frank Gehry, and Zaha Hadid. The document closes with Richard Bryant's thanks to those architectural contacts.
The poem describes the beauty of London on a morning after the smoke has cleared from the air. The city appears silent, bare, and glittering under the morning sun. All of the ships, towers, domes, and buildings are open and exposed to the fields and sky. The river flows calmly and the houses appear asleep, while the mighty heart of the city lies still.
Paolo Portoghesi is an Italian architect known for his postmodern and contemporary works that blend classical and modern elements. Some key points:
- He helped launch postmodernism in Italy in the 1960s with works like the Strada Novissima that combined historical references.
- His designs often feature concentric circles and domes inspired by nature and the theme of "God is light." Materials like marble and travertine also reference classical styles.
- Notable works include the Strasbourg Mosque with its central dome and 16 smaller domes, and the Church of the Holy Family with its mesmerizing concentric circles representing the wholeness of God.
- Portoghesi
(History of Architecture 2) Nov 2012 19th century architectureCarla Faner
The Victorian era saw rapid technological advancements and socio-economic changes due to the Industrial Revolution. Architects struggled to find an appropriate style for this time of transition, debating between Neo-Classical and Neo-Gothic styles. New building materials like iron, glass, and concrete emerged, allowing for new construction techniques. While functionality was important, architecture lacked innovation and drew from historic styles like Renaissance and Baroque for inspiration during this period of uncertainty.
Chapter 16: Modernisms in the Mid- and Late Twentieth Century and BeyondDouglas Vail
The second-half of the twentieth century saw the demise of Modernism and its replacement by a style known as Post-Modernism, a term that actually covers a wide variety of design attitudes. Post-Modernism has perhaps been driven as much by theory as by rhetoric.
The document summarizes several early 20th century artistic movements:
The Arts and Crafts Movement originated in Britain and emphasized craftsmanship and natural materials. William Morris and Charles Rennie Mackintosh were influential designers. The Greene Brothers designed grand California bungalow homes.
The German Werkbund sought to combine craft with industry through machine production. Peter Behrens and Walter Gropius designed for the AEG factory.
The Vienna Secession rejected traditional styles and embraced new concepts. Gustav Klimt and Joseph Olbrich were leaders, and the Secession building became its symbol.
The Wiener Werkstatte fused high art with crafts through total interior designs
The document discusses the origins and history of the Gothic novel genre. It explains that the term "Gothic" originally referred to the Goths and medieval architecture and art styles from 12th-15th century Europe. In the 18th century, Gothic architecture saw a revival in Britain with Gothic features added to houses like Strawberry Hill. The Gothic revival style then spread to public buildings in the 19th century. The Gothic novel genre emphasizes the grotesque and mysterious and was influenced by this Gothic architectural revival movement.
Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc was a 19th century French architect known for his restoration of medieval buildings and development of architectural theory. Some of his most notable restorations included Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Carcassonne fortress, and Sainte-Chapelle. His philosophy of restoration emphasized completeness over historical accuracy, believing buildings should be returned to a hypothetically complete state. Viollet-le-Duc's writings and restorations had a significant influence on later architects and helped establish principles of architectural preservation.
In the late 18th century, there was a Gothic revival in which the Middle Ages were seen in a more positive light rather than disfavor. This was in part a reaction against the Enlightenment movement which emphasized reason and science over religion. Additionally, industrialization and the scientific revolution created insecurity which some countered with nostalgia for the mysticism and superstition of the medieval past. The Gothic revival style then spread from landscape gardens to architecture and eventually public buildings.
Neoclassical architecture developed in the late 17th century as a reaction against Baroque and Rococo styles. It drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman designs, emphasizing clean lines, symmetry, columns, and massive structures. Neoclassicism gained popularity across Europe in the 18th century and was used for government buildings, churches, and homes. It spread from Italy to France, Britain, Russia, and the United States, where it came to symbolize the new American republic in the 19th century.
The De Stijl art movement originated in the Netherlands in 1917. It aimed to express universal concepts through simplification and abstraction using primary colors, black, white, and gray as well as horizontal and vertical lines. Designers formulated a new vocabulary for architecture by taking houses apart and reassembling them with an emphasis on cubes, flat planes, and the relationship between solids and voids. Furniture and interior design were conceived as one with the architecture, emphasizing straight lines, rectangles, and geometry. The Schroder House, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, exemplifies De Stijl principles with its asymmetrical design, primary colors, and separation of planes.
A short overview of the Louvre pyramid, paris.
It includes a brief description of the same and its design concepts with some candid pics.
This is one of assignments at my architecture school :)
John Nash was an English architect who helped define Regency style. He established his own practice in 1777 and became influential through his friendship with the Prince Regent. Some of Nash's notable works included developing Regent's Park and Regent Street in London, remodeling the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, and beginning reconstruction of Buckingham Palace. Nash made immense contributions to London's architecture and helped establish neoclassical style as admired by the Prince Regent.
The document discusses historicism in architecture, which emerged in the 19th century as architects revived styles from the past using new materials. New technologies like iron, steel, and glass freed building design from constraints of traditional materials. Architects embraced geometric forms from classical architecture or drew from medieval styles. By creatively blending elements of different periods, historicism opened up design possibilities and conferred artistic freedom beyond chronological limits. It aimed to recover national architectural roots through Gothic, Islamic, or other revival styles.
The document provides an overview of the International Style, an architectural style that emerged in the 1920s-1930s. It describes the key characteristics of International Style buildings as having rectilinear forms, light plane surfaces stripped of ornamentation, and open interior spaces. The document discusses some of the major proponents of the style, including Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, and Le Corbusier. It also analyzes some important works representative of the International Style, such as Gropius's Fagus Factory, Mies's Farnsworth House, and Le Corbusier's philosophies on architecture.
Modern architecture emerged in the early 19th century due to the Industrial Revolution. It is characterized by simple geometric forms, minimalism, and an emphasis on form following function [1]. Some key highlights of early modern architecture include the Crystal Palace built in 1851 and the Eiffel Tower built in 1889, which featured new building materials like iron and glass [2]. Important works of late modern architecture include Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple from 1905 and the Chrysler Building from 1930, which helped popularize the use of steel and concrete in skyscrapers [3].
Claude Nicolas Ledoux was an influential French architect and urban planner during the late 18th century. Some of his most notable works included the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans, which was an ambitious early example of an architect-designed factory complex arranged in a large semicircular plan; the Theatre of Besancon, which had an innovative interior design that segregated audiences by class; and numerous toll houses across Paris marked by heavy neoclassical architectural styles. Ledoux aimed to use architecture to visually represent different occupations and social roles through symbolic building designs and forms.
Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect and theorist known for his rational modern style. One of his most famous works is the San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena, Italy completed in 1971. The cemetery complex features a red cubic ossuary at the entrance and parallel running ossuaries representing the human bone structure. Another notable work is the Scholastic Building in New York City from 2001, which fits into the historic context of Soho through uniform height and materials but stands out with its cylindrical columns and ornate rear facade.
Renzo Piano OMRI OMCA is an Italian architect. His notable buildings include the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, The Shard in London, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens. He won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1998
The document provides an overview of architectural styles before World War I. It discusses the rise of Eclecticism, where elements of historical styles were combined to create original designs. Specific styles included Gothic Revival, Orientalism, Beaux-Arts, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. Beaux-Arts emphasized neoclassical styles and taught through conceptual sketches and presentation drawings. Eclecticism allowed for more creative freedom than nostalgia-driven styles and became popular as architects sought new approaches.
The document contains contact information for Richard Bryant including his email, website, phone numbers, and address. It also includes references to architectural firms and architects such as David Chipperfield Architects, Frank Gehry, and Zaha Hadid. The document closes with Richard Bryant's thanks to those architectural contacts.
The poem describes the beauty of London on a morning after the smoke has cleared from the air. The city appears silent, bare, and glittering under the morning sun. All of the ships, towers, domes, and buildings are open and exposed to the fields and sky. The river flows calmly and the houses appear asleep, while the mighty heart of the city lies still.
The document appears to be a biography or resume for Richard Bryant. It states that he has photographic and organizational skills from working on branding projects for luxury hotel companies. His work involves capturing the essence of projects and locations to communicate the experience for potential clients. It notes that logistically capturing hotels requires cooperative team efforts. It lists many hotel brand names as previous clients and provides contact information.
The document contains contact information for Richard Bryant including his email, website, telephone numbers, and mailing address. It also lists organizations that Richard has thanked for projects including hotels, resorts, and design firms. The document repeats Richard's contact information multiple times and includes one reference to a project in Colchester.
The document appears to be a portfolio from Richard Bryant, a photographer, showcasing photographs from various architectural projects. It includes photographs from projects like the Hearst Tower in New York, the Gucci Museum in Florence, the MAXXI Museum in Rome designed by Zaha Hadid, and the Mathaf Museum in Qatar. The photographs were commissioned by the architects, designers, and museums to document the buildings and interiors.
The All-Russia Exhibition Centre was constructed between 1935 and 1939 in Moscow's northern suburb of Ostandino to promote Joseph Stalin's vision of creating a cultural center that would glorify communism and socialism; the exhibition center experienced delays during its construction.
The lecture discusses the work of architects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Antonio Gaudi in Barcelona in the 1920s-1930s. It then highlights some of Mies van der Rohe's later works from the 1950s-1960s including the Farnsworth House, Seagram Building, and One Charles Center. The lecture also briefly mentions works by other architects like Frank Gehry, Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Rogers, and Louis Kahn.
Top 10 Examples Post Modern Architecture.pptxDavidGeller13
Top 10 examples of Post Modern Architecture by way of Brick and Cornice, difficult to pick just ten considering what a wide range of buildings and architects fall in to the category. Excellent jumping off point for learning more, with links to the projects.
The oldest building still in use in the world is the Pantheon in Rome. It was built in 117 AD, nearly 2000 years old. It must look a bit odd when it was first completed. The building is round and has an enormous dome on top. Looking at its exterior now it may not look much, but it is still one of the most admired buildings in the world, mainly because of its age and the construction technique used in the building. I wonder if any of our iconic buildings today would survive as long. Would they still appear as aesthetically pleasing as they are now?
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is such an iconic building today. It has become the landmark of the city of Bilbao. Just like the Tower Bridge to London, the Statue of Liberty to New York, and the Eiffel Tower to Paris. In this sense the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao is a big success. Nobody can take that away. Not only has the building shown us the use of new construction technique and the use of new material, it was also completed on time and within budget. I was not sure how to look at the building before my visit. But after looking at it, I think it is a great building and a piece of architectural art.
This document provides information about the 2004 Pritzker Architecture Prize ceremony honoring Zaha Hadid. The ceremony took place at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Speakers at the ceremony included the Director of the State Hermitage Museum, the Governor of St. Petersburg, the Russian Minister of Culture, the Chairman of the Pritzker jury, and Zaha Hadid herself. The ceremony celebrated Hadid as the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize and recognized St. Petersburg as one of the great cities of architecture.
The document discusses two famous museums designed by famous architects - the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao designed by Frank Gehry, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It provides background on how the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao came to be built in a former industrial wasteland in Bilbao, Spain, and highlights how Gehry's distinctive architecture made use of unusual shapes and angles. It also briefly mentions Wright's design of the original Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
Herzog & de Meuron Architekten is a Swiss architecture firm, founded and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland in 1978. The careers of founders and senior partners Jacques Herzog (born 1950), and Pierre de Meuron (born 1950), closely paralleled one another, with both attending the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zürich. They are perhaps best known for their conversion of the giant Bankside Power Station in London to the new home of the Tate Museum of Modern Art (2000). Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron have been visiting professors at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design since 1994 and professors at ETH Zürich since 1999.
The Whitney Museum was founded in 1931 and has occupied several locations in New York City. In 2008, a $680 million project was proposed to open a second museum location at the High Line. The proposed High Line location would be designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano and include galleries, a theater, and restaurants with views of the Hudson River. However, the project faced budget issues as costs were estimated to increase the museum's yearly expenses by $24 million, and only $371 million had been raised through donations so far. There was debate around whether the uptown building should be abandoned and if a compromise could be reached.
This document discusses several major Post-Modern architects including Robert Venturi, Charles Moore, Hans Hollein, Phillip Johnson, James Stirling, and Aldo Rossi. It provides details on key works by each architect, such as Venturi's Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture, Moore's Dormitory Complex at Kresge College and Piazza d'Italia in New Orleans, Hollein's Austrian Travel Bureau in Vienna, Johnson's AT&T Building in New York, Stirling's expansion of the Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart, and Rossi's Teatro del Mondo floating theater in Venice. The document examines how these architects reacted against orthodox Modernism and incorporated historical references in
The document describes several architectural examples of buildings categorized as either extrovert or introvert in design. Extrovert buildings, such as the ING House headquarters, contain open floor plans and outward-facing designs intended to interact with their surroundings. Introvert buildings, like the Rosenthal Contemporary Arts Center, feature inward-focused designs with minimal exterior visibility. Some structures combine both approaches or masquerade as the opposite type through their appearance.
Kevin Kennon | Top Ten Contemporary ArchitectsKevin Kennon
This document lists and summarizes 10 contemporary architects. It describes Frank Gehry as creating the most distinctive and innovative architectural forms. It notes Frank Lloyd Wright as one of the greatest architects of all time for his organic designs. And it highlights I.M. Pei's iconic geometric structures that incorporate Chinese influences.
Ebook History of morden architecture giới thiệu về những kiến trúc sư hàng đầu hình thành trào lưu kiến trúc hiện đại. Ebook còn đưa ra những ví dụ, là những công trình thể hiện rõ sự chuyển biến trong những nguyên tắc thiết kế trước đây của những trào lưu cũ.
history of architecture II second lecture.pptxSharpEyu
This document provides an overview of industrial architecture and its history. It discusses:
- The emergence of industrial architecture during the First Industrial Revolution in England in the late 18th century, where early factories processed materials like cotton and silk.
- How the Second Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century transformed industrial facilities through new materials like steel and concrete, making structures more efficient and safer.
- By the mid-20th century, many industrial facilities in Europe and the US fell into disrepair as economies shifted away from manufacturing. Starting in the 1960s, some buildings were converted into apartments and offices through adaptive reuse.
- Modern industrial architecture now prioritizes sustainability and aesthetics in addition to functionality.
Frank Lloyd Wright was an influential American architect known for his pioneering works and promoting organic architecture in harmony with nature. He designed over 1,000 structures in his career, including the iconic Guggenheim Museum in New York City. The museum features a continuous spiral ramp gallery extending up from the ground along the outer edge, allowing visitors to view the collection from the top down. Wright drew inspiration from nature in the museum's geometric forms and use of light. The Guggenheim helped cement Wright's legacy as one of the greatest architects of the 20th century.
The new Fort Worth Museum of Science and History building, designed by Mexican architects Legorreta + Legorreta, opens on November 20, 2009. The 166,000 square foot building features a 76-foot tall glass and stone tower called the Urban Lantern that serves as the main entrance. The tower was designed to guide visitors to the museum within the city and will become a new Fort Worth landmark. The museum serves as the latest addition to Fort Worth's Cultural District, enhancing the city's architectural importance.
Postmodernism emerged as an architectural movement in the 1960s that rejected the functionalism and simplicity of modern architecture. It incorporated eclectic styles and references to historical elements. Key aspects included adding color, ornamentation, and references to classical orders to make buildings more human-scaled. Major postmodern architects like Robert Venturi, Philip Johnson, Charles Moore, and Michael Graves designed buildings that combined modern and historical elements in metaphorical and playful ways.
The document discusses the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It was designed in the Palladian style by architects including Aston Webb in the late 19th century. The museum houses over 4.5 million objects from its founding in 1857 and serves as both an artwork collection and place of education and research in design and art. It reflects the spirit of its time through its Palladian architecture and emphasis on arts education.
The Theatre Royal in Manchester opened in 1845 and operated as a theatre for 76 years until closing in 1921 due to growing competition from other theatres. The building is the oldest surviving theatre in Manchester and has since been used as a cinema, bingo hall, and nightclub. It has been unoccupied since 2012 but proposals have been made to restore it for public use again. The neoclassical building features a statue of Shakespeare at the entrance and has signs from its former uses still visible on the exterior.
Lectures; theory of architecture iv arch 246 iahmed osman
Contemporary Architecture as part of series of lectures by
Dr Ahmed Osman Ibrahim
Associate Professor,
Architectural Theory and Criticism,
College of Architecture and Planning,
Head of Department of Interior Design and
College Quality Manager,
Qassim University,
Saudi Arabia.
Mob: +966 549562614
Email: AO.MOHAMED@qu.edu.sa
MANCHESTER TOWN HALL | 19th Century BuildingsNosheen Shaukat
The document provides details about Manchester Town Hall, a 19th century building located in Manchester, England. It was designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1877 in a Gothic architectural style. The building originally served as the town hall but needed refurbishment due to its expanding use. Waterhouse's design incorporated innovations like heating but used limited decoration due to the polluted environment. Notable features include the clock tower, Great Hall, and sculptural details. Currently, it remains an important landmark in Manchester but is undergoing a restoration project to upgrade facilities while preserving its historic character.
This document provides an overview of early modern architectural movements and styles from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. It discusses key architects and projects that pioneered modern design, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie houses with their flowing interior spaces. Modernism was characterized by asymmetrical compositions, flat roofs, large windows, and an emphasis on new materials like steel, glass, and reinforced concrete. The development of skyscrapers in Chicago demonstrated how a steel frame structure could support taller buildings. The document also examines urban planning ideas and new towns influenced by the modernist emphasis on separating functions through zoning.
2. Hearst Tower, New York Project ref: 13418
The Hearst Tower in New York designed
by the architect Norman Foster grows
out of the original building of 1928 by
Joseph Urban. It is the first “green” high
rise office building completed in New
York City.
Commissioned by Norman Foster for a
new book entitled “Building with History”
the project covered many other buildings
in Europe and the USA.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
3. Hearst Tower, New York Project ref: 13418
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
4. Hearst Tower, New York Project ref: 13418
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
5. Gucci Museum, Florence Project ref: 13560
The Gucci Museum is situated in the
Palazzo della Mercanzia, Florence, which
dates back to 1337.
I was commissioned by Gucci to capture
the architectural qualities of the new
musum interiors for the opening which
was timed to celebrate the 90th
Anniversary of the fashion House of
Gucci.
Many challenges included shooting in
an extremely busy exterior Piazze and
infinitely variable lighting conditions in
the minimally designed galleries.
Richard Bryant/arcwaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
8. FirstSite, Colchester Project ref: 13530
The spectacular Rafael Viñoly-designed
building, a swoop of glass and metal
beside and on top of the remains of the
first Roman town in Britain.
This latest addition to the civic fabric of
the town is a new £25million arts centre:
a large, curvilinear building entirely clad
in bright gold copper-aluminium panels,
designed by the Uruguayan architect,
Rafael Viñoly.
Its official name is firstsite, although
Viñoly himself has christened it
“The Golden Banana”.
The photography was commissioned for
the press launch of the new building.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
11. MAXXI Museum, Rome Project ref: 12857
The MAXXI National Museum of XXI
Century Arts, the winning project of
Zaha Hadid convinced the jury because
of its possibilities to integrate with the
urban texture and the innovative and
highly creative architectonical solution.
Also creating a delightful challenge for
any photographer these images were
commissioned by Zaha Hadid.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
16. Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome Project ref: 10574
Parco della Musica was designed by Ital-
ian architect Renzo Piano. It consists
of three large concert halls arranged
around a central court.
Each concert hall differs from the other
in terms of dimension and functions, but
they are all characterized by an
extreme flexibility and versatility of the
space. The interiors are entirely made of
cherry-wood, which best resolved acous-
tic problems.
The photography was commissioned by
Domus for an editorial feature.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
17. Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome Project ref: 10574
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
18. Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome Project ref: 10574
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
19. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Project ref: 10675
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, Walt
Disney Concert Hall, new home of the
Los Angeles Philharmonic, is designed
to be one of the most acoustically so-
phisticated concert halls in the world,
providing both visual and aural intimacy
for an unparalleled musical experience.
This is a dream project for an
architectural photographer. Not only
are the forms of the building extremely
photogenic inviting wonderful abstract
compositions, but the weather can also
be relied upon to give consistently
beautiful light.
‘Absolutely the best pictures taken of
the Hall’ Frank Gehry.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
20. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Project ref: 10675
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
21. Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles Project ref: 10675
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
22. Smithsonian’s Kogod Courtyard Project ref: 13416
The courtyard with its elegant glass
canopy designed by world-renowned
architects Foster + Partners provides a
distinctive, contemporary accent to the
museums’ Greek Revival building.
The enclosure of the building’s grand
central courtyard was prompted by a
desire to transform the public’s
experience of the Smithsonian’s galleries
and provide the Institution with one of
the largest event spaces in Washington.
The photography was commissioned by
Norman Foster for a new book entitled
“Building with History”.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
24. Mathaf Museum, Qatar Project ref: 13286
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in
Doha, Qatar is located in a former school
building in Doha’s Education City, has a
collection that offers a rare comprehen-
sive overview of modern Arab art,
representing the major trends and
sites of production spanning the
1840s through the present day.
The photography was commissioned by
the Qatar Foundation for Education,
Science and Community Development
for their opening press launch and
website requirements.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
29. Boston Museum of Fine Art Project ref: 13415
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston,
Massachusetts, is one of the largest
museums in the United States.
Architecturally, the project echoes
themes explored in the Reichstag and
the Great Court at the British Museum,
combining elements of old and new and
strengthening links with the community
by making the building more open and
accessible.
The photography was commissioned by
Norman Foster for a new book entitled
“Building with History”.
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
30. Boston Museum of Fine Art Project ref: 13415
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352
31. Boston Museum of Fine Art Project ref: 13415
Richard Bryant/arcaidimages.com richard@richardbryant.co.uk 0208 546 4352