ARCH 219: Lecture 10

Ace your homework & exams now with Quizwiz!

What does Le Corbusier say about the works of modern engineers? Of the works of architects? What modern objects does he praise, and why? How can his works be related to his general principles as expressed in Towards a New Architecture?

Architects have been stuck for too long. He likes as and boats because they are sleek and dynamic. Concept of machine for living with five principles: piloti, horizontal windows, roof terrace, free plan, free facade.

• Piloti • Free plan • Free façade • Horizontal windows • Roof terrace

Le Corbusier's Five Points of a New Architecture

How did the work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe develop in the 1920s? How can his "Working Theses" of 1923 be related to his architecture?

classical minimal-->expressionist-->bauhaus with apartments-->de stijl influence with concrete country house plans--> concepts of spatial envelopes and planar elements with Barcelona pavilion and Tugendhat. Architecture is a lifelong process and you evolve with it through your time.

See all study sets

Related study sets

Accounting - Chapter 4 - Survey of Accounting

View Set

Chapter 1 homework (study guide)

View Set

Chapter 8 NCLEX Review (website)

View Set

ch1: independent & dependent clauses: subordination & coordination: Quiz & chapter test

View Set

Series 7: Unit 2 - Quiz Mistakes

View Set

Cambridge Advanced KEYWORD TRANSFORMATIONS

View Set

Chapters 7-9- Interpersonal Communication

View Set

Lewis Ch 17: Preoperative Care Practice Questions

View Set