Theories of Architecture(EAPS4202) Lecturer 11 20 th Century Architecture (Part 4)

1. University of Palestine Faculty of Applied Engineering & Urban Planning Dept. of Architecture, Interior Design & Planning Theories of Architecture(EAPS4202) Lecturer 11 20th Century Architecture (Part 4) Congress of International Architecture & Modernism (CIAM) Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.2009

2. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture • First Generation Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies Van DerRohe, Walter Gropious & Le Corbusier Style of 1st Generation: - The refusal of adopting traditional architecture on the basis that old architecture did not suit the needs & desire of the users; - Seeking great effort to arrive at individual solutions (They left behind new ways of thinking & distinguished approaches without considering these as a style of architecture; - Buildings produced do much emphasize individualism & dictatorship; & - Approaches provided expresses each architect personal character Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

3. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture • The most important schools featuring the 1st generation are: 1. Bau House 2. CIAM Group 3. Functional Theory 4. Organic Theory Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

4. CIAM Group • Established in 1928 comprising 24 architects seeking the development of modern architecture & has its focus on residential development and urban planning • The Group has hold 10 meetings as follows; 1. The first concentrated on economic & social aspects of Architecture 2. The 2nd meeting revolved around affordable housing and the search for a better housing conditions 3. The 3rd meeting held in Brussels discussing land use & the materials used for building construction 4. The 4th meeting offered the Athena Summit in 1933 discussing the useful city where the city itself has been classified as: residential, working, entertainment & transport. 5. The fifth meeting held in England was centered on the creation of natural atmosphere responding to human senses Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

5. CIAM Group 6. The 6th & 7th meetings certified that Architecture culture has to teach design methods instead of developing skills 7. The 8th meeting held in London providing a report on city centre development 9. The 9th meeting was concerned with the principles of structural construction in line with development growth 10. The 10th meeting studies the relationship between physical shape of buildings & both the social needs & psychological effects. Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

6. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture 2. 2nd Generation Largely influenced by ideas & thought of 1st generation despite the attempts of getting ride of such ideas. The most important architects of 2nd generation: Alvar A alto Marcel Breuer Louis Khan Philip Johnson Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

7. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture: 2nd Generation • Alvar A alto His philosophy & Opinion: - Architecture should emphasize calmness, warmness & Harmony - His work was far from being abstract & from ornaments as well as from unnecessary additions The style adopted: - The use of wood in addition to stone (these 2 materials are the most common ones in Finland) - The use of concrete as an essential construction material saying that Architecture does not need smooth surface structure - The use of wood in the interior (stairs) Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

8. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture: 2nd Generation • Alvar A alto His buildings: 1. Villa Mairea 2. Local Authority of Saynatsalo 3. The Library of Mont Anglo Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

9. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture: 2nd Generation • Louis Khan His philosophy: - The design should largely emphasize the nature and the time where the design is born - Believed in the reinforced concrete as the only suitable material for building construction whereas the steel or iron are more suitable for ship construction - He says: If the distance between one column & another is more than 30 meters, then the interior space is inhuman losing much more than earning, as the space in between is lost. - tends to emphasize the verticality rather than horizontality - in favor of adopting the classical architecture - The use of clear and straight lines in the floor plans Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

10. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture: 2nd Generation • Louis Khan The style adopted: - Giving the design a strength by the use of natural materials ( Concrete & red stone) - Clearness - No finishing materials used: the materials of concrete & stones were left as they are. - The use of glass - His attitude is: “ Building as it wants to be” - The emphasis in design is on the relationship between shape, social needs & psychological ones - The differentiation between service area (stair case, lifts, ramps, etc) and served area - Service area are constructed of concrete while served area is of Glass - Contrast in the design: hard/smooth, concrete/glass, low/high, etc Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

11. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture: 2nd Generation • Louis Khan His building: 1. Laboratory clinics in Phyladilphia 2. Yale University of Art 3. Richard Medical Research Building Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

12. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture: 2nd Generation • Marcel Breuer his philosophy: attention to details & very clear in expressing the design ideas. “A building is man made, acrystalic constructing thing, it should imitate natural, it should be contrast with natural”. Buildings: 1. Geller House II 2. HUD Office in Washington 3. Australian Embassy, Paris Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09

13. Architectural Attitudes in the 20th Century Architecture: 3rd Generation Prepared by Dr. Hazem Abu-Orf, 21.04.09