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chiller
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 Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject: concept of "Form & Function" ... |
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Hi
I was just curious about the concept of "Form & Function" in architectural designs. What for example dictated the design of MVRDV's Villa VPRO. How did they come up with shape for this building; what part does form following function play in the design?
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lekizz
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| Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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I guess you are thinking of the old maxim "Form follows Function", which was popular with some of the foremost architects of the C20th. The idea behind the phrase (as I understand it) was that the appearance of the architecture clearly and simply expressed the structure, without any unnecessary symbolism or decoration.
From what I know of MVRDV they don't live by the "Form follows Function" mantra. The VPRO HQ is supposed to be a fun building that draws the employees together in one place. The large 'folded floor' and the disconcerting sloping floors seem to be a dramatic and humerous statement. |
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