Tuesday, 22 April 2014

EXP 2 Week 1: Concepts

Concepts:

Mies van der Rohe:

1. Creation of tranquillity and escape by means of an inhabitable sculpture
2. Limitation of excess to emphasise open space
3. Complementing the local environment by the juxtaposition of its form, materiality and proportions with the surrounding landscape
4. Infinite freedom of movement through punctuated linear space
5. Integration of surroundings through ambiguity of interior and exterior


Nathalie de Vries: (of MVRDV)
1. Reflection of the environment in standard forms to integrate the landscape with the urban fabric
2. Championing vertical living by adhering to the demands of population increases
3. Creating a shared  circulation to integrate the community
4. Making repetitive forms unique through changing materiality and scale
5. Encouraging social interaction through the enclosure of spaces



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