HOA Finals Flashcards
Revival of using greek and roman orders as decorative motifs.
Neoclassicism
The official architectural style of US Government buildings; uses strong geometric composition
Neoclassicism
Revived the forms and the spirit of Gothic architecture
Gothic revival
Accepted architectural in churches to the 20th century
Gothic revival
Symmetrical plans; eclectic use of architectural features; often massive, elaborate and ostentatious
Beaux arts eclecticism
an approach to urban planning characterized by the monumental placement of plazas, sculptures, promenades, etc.
City beautiful movement
Who is the proponent of city beautiful movement?
Daniel Burnham
Parts of revivalist architecture?
Neoclassical, gothic revival, beaux arts eclecticism
It adheres to the industrial revolution and material innovations
Modernism
vast economic and social upheavals; mechanization and mass production; Revealed new buildings for industry and commerce
Industrial revolution
Cast-iron, reinforced concrete, steel and cheap glass
Material innovation
Structures greater than 40 stories; an American invention; invention of the elevator
Skyscrapers
This invention enabled the discovery of sophisticated plumbing, cooling and heating systems
Skyscrapers
Who quoted “Form ever follows function”
Louis Sullivan
This architect uses nature-inspired architecture
Louis Sullivan
Forms were distorted for an emotional effect
Expressionism
Stylistic expression of inner experience
Expressionism
Known as “The style”; use of black and white colors; asymmetrical; rectangular in shape
De stijl
Known as “style moderne”, based on geometric motifs, streamline curvilinear forms and sharply defined outlines
Art deco
Uses bold colors and synthetic materials
Art deco
Known as “new art”; return to craftsmanship, integration of art design and architecture; characterized by motifs derived from natural forms
Art nouveau
He combined moorish and gothic elements; integrates crafts in architecture
Antonio Gaudi
Structure functionality and form harmonizes with its environment; shape are often of irregular contours resembling forms of nature
Organic architecture
Promoter of organic architecture; believed that buildings should be spread out horizontally;
Frank Lloyd Wright
Means building and house; emphasis on functional design
Nauhaus
Founder of Bauhaus
Walter Gropius
Architectural style devoid of any regional characteristics
international style
He quoted “the house is a machine for living in”; introduced the five points of architecture
Le corbusier
Five points of architecture
Pilotis, open plan, free facade, ribbon windows, roof garden
Less in more; best known for developing box-style buildings whether be skyscrapers or houses
Meis Van Der Rohe
Brought about by the industrial revolution
Modern architecture
Appreciation of rich past architectural traditions; enlivening facades with patterns, ornaments and colors
Postmodernism
“Nature, not the machine, is the model of architecture”; Finnish architect; humanized modernism with colored roofs and wooden finishes
Alvar Aalto
known for his sculpturally expressive buildings; unique design directions
Eero Saarinen
“Architectural form should reflect a buildings natural purpose”; prominent of natural lighting; monumental buildings
Louis Kahn
“Less is a bore”; suggested that architects should embrace ambiguity and decoration
Robert Venturi
An advocate of international style; biggest promoter of postmodern architecture
Philip Johnson
Incorporated historical preferences in his buildings; often cartoonish and childlike style
Michael Graves
Postmodern styles
Brutalism, High tech, Deconstructivism and green architecture
Sustainable design, considering land use, transportation issues, energy efficiency etc.
Green architecture
Making sure our current decisions doesn’t effect future generations
Sustainability
Using bent angles and exploded forms, represents uncertainty
Deconstructivism
“There is no fixed truth, only multiple interpretations”
Jaques Derrida
Using the technology of a building in a highly expressive way
High tech
Honesty in materials; used to describe massive modern architecture
Brutalism
Stated postmodernism as “a desire to make architecture a vehicle of cultural expression”
Mary Mcleod
Borrowing of inspiration from a wide variety of cultures
Contradiction
Juxtaposition of angles and lines
Asymmetry
Over indulgence in postmodern architecture
Humor
Looks like different buildings, but in reality it is but one; makes structures look bigger
Fragmentation
Use of varying mediums; looks like an otherwordly structure
Complexity
