I'm trying to put together a list of buildings throughout history (and all around the globe) that have a significant relationship with their site, either because they fit so well into it, or because the building and landscape were designed in unison. What are your favorites...from study or travel?
Thanks!
midlander
Jan 23, 15 3:01 am
this is maybe too broad a question to get a useful list, but i'll take it at face value:
Interesting how a lot of the 'buildings' listed so far are either ancient and/or could just as easily qualify as 'places' or communities. Could it be because so many marvels of modern architecture tend to be object buildings? I feel like many iconic contemporary buildings tend to reside on a plinth of sorts--elevated above and detached from the site, landscape.
Larchinect
Jan 24, 15 8:20 pm
I also would note that there's a difference between the building working tectonically with the site, landscape and simply exalting it , such as the Salk institute.
x-jla
Jan 24, 15 8:54 pm
good point Larchitect. there are so many Ironies in that. as art has become more "field" based...as our understanding of the "axis mundi" has been completely flipped by modern physics and astronomy...our buildings seemingly act more as if they sit at the center of the universe...
x-jla
Jan 24, 15 8:57 pm
its almost as if architects are narcissistic or something...but we know that cant be true...lol
x-jla
Jan 24, 15 9:00 pm
Detachment seems to explain alot of our modern ills.
justavisual
Jan 25, 15 7:55 am
Thank you Larchitect and jla-x...you have hit the nail on the head. I think detachment is the right word for this syndrome.
Here are some of my tops to get the ball rolling again! (Modern selections)
Muuratsalo- Alvar Aalto
Casa Malaparte- Adalberto Libera
Luis Barragan - so many things
RM Schindler - Kings Road House
Carlo Scarpa - Brion Vega Cemetery
Enric Miralles and Carme Pinos - Igualada Cemetery
ReddishEgret
Jan 26, 15 1:53 am
All buildings have a significant relationship with their site, intentional or not.
I recommend the book: Site Matters edited by Carol Burns and Andrea Kahn.
ReddishEgret
Jan 26, 15 2:17 am
I find complex, often antagonistic relationships with site just as interesting.
Hi all,
I'm trying to put together a list of buildings throughout history (and all around the globe) that have a significant relationship with their site, either because they fit so well into it, or because the building and landscape were designed in unison. What are your favorites...from study or travel?
Thanks!
this is maybe too broad a question to get a useful list, but i'll take it at face value:
Hanging Temple near Datong, China
Thanks midlander! I'm keeping it very broad on purpose, just to see what comes back.
I'm hoping for buildings with a sort of special effect/feeling of transition between inside and outside.
http://www.archdaily.com/554132/ad-classics-yokohama-international-passenger-terminal-foreign-office-architects-foa/
Think Salk Institute qualifies.....
machu pichu
mesa verde
greek theater near temple of Apollo.
too many to list...
Have a look at R.M. Schindler and Richard Neutra.
Interesting how a lot of the 'buildings' listed so far are either ancient and/or could just as easily qualify as 'places' or communities. Could it be because so many marvels of modern architecture tend to be object buildings? I feel like many iconic contemporary buildings tend to reside on a plinth of sorts--elevated above and detached from the site, landscape.
I also would note that there's a difference between the building working tectonically with the site, landscape and simply exalting it , such as the Salk institute.
good point Larchitect. there are so many Ironies in that. as art has become more "field" based...as our understanding of the "axis mundi" has been completely flipped by modern physics and astronomy...our buildings seemingly act more as if they sit at the center of the universe...
its almost as if architects are narcissistic or something...but we know that cant be true...lol
Detachment seems to explain alot of our modern ills.
Thank you Larchitect and jla-x...you have hit the nail on the head. I think detachment is the right word for this syndrome.
Here are some of my tops to get the ball rolling again! (Modern selections)
Muuratsalo- Alvar Aalto
Casa Malaparte- Adalberto Libera
Luis Barragan - so many things
RM Schindler - Kings Road House
Carlo Scarpa - Brion Vega Cemetery
Enric Miralles and Carme Pinos - Igualada Cemetery
All buildings have a significant relationship with their site, intentional or not.
I recommend the book: Site Matters edited by Carol Burns and Andrea Kahn.
I find complex, often antagonistic relationships with site just as interesting.