AHST 1100 Lecture 13: LECTURE 13 - Other Modernists (Eames and Aalto).docx
13 Dec 2014
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Buildings gentler, specific to particulars of program, client, and environment. Worked nicely with desires of client (unlike many architects) Presents itself as different buildings from every angle l-shaped plus extra. Variety of textures and materials to articulate spaces locally sourced materials. Flat roofs, with gardens and terraces, not one continuous aesthetic. Mishmash of deeply rooted in place and quite out of place. Lots of peeled birth saplings built into interior modeling - ex: stairs. Set aside from other buildings in very small town. Circular layout, surrounded by ribbon windows within courtyard. Connections to monastery layout (like la tourette, as well) Charles and ray eames: 1907-1978 and 1912-1989, respectively. Worked on films together (most famous: powers of ten ) Most famous for furniture (obviously) use of fiberglass. Molded plywood, bent metal worked closely with producers to develop new production techniques. Patented designs, still sell at a high price. Eames house (case study #8), los angeles, 1948-1949.
