IRH Modern; International style
in the robie house how did frank lloyd wright design the house
- designed windows ( while still giving a sense of privacy) used light screens- clear and colored glass to represent nature
Why is lake shore drive considered international style
-organized on a grid that was represented with steel columns placed at the intersections of the grid -exposed steel frames -sense of proportion
5 points of architecture ( list to be incorporated in design for international style)
-pilotes ( slender Columns) -flat roof terrace -open plan -ribbon windows -free facade -curtain wall of glass
what is the most common characteristics of international style?
-rectilinear forms -light, taut plane surfaces that have been completely stripped of ornamentation -open interior spaces -weightless qualities; cantiliver construction, glass steel, reinforced concrete
international style is described as a house is a machine for living because (3 points)
-the design of scaled assembly line -mechanized design -technology and design
describe characteristics of prairie house (7)
-very horizontal lines -series of horizontal planes -gently sloping roofs -low proportions -suppressed heavy set chimneys -extensive overhangs -free flowing spaces
what is international style
architectural style that started in Europe and U.S. in the 1920 and 1930's and became dominant tendency in western architecture during mid 20th century.
what was the emphasis of international style?
architectural style, forms and aesthetic rather than the social aspects
what was the standard for architecture?
based on utopian aspirations and equality
what did it not reflect?
cultural history
what is international style based on?
functionality, simple forms, clean lines and open spaces
* Why was farnsworth house so important describe why?
iconic masterpiece of International Style
Lake Shore Drive Mies Van Der Rohe international style
lake shore drive
what was international style inspired by?
modern materials
Why are the characteristic of the Dom-Ino House
open floor plan structure based on ideas to manufacture in series
what is organic architecture (based on fallingwater)
promotes harmony between man, architecture and nature, wright wanted to create harmony between man and nature.
Describe the fans worth house
strong relationship between nature and and house "less is more"- minimalist design mies van der rohe - raised up above ground -singl storey house consist of exposed steel columns -glass wall for entire house
how did it look in other countries?
the same
