EXP 2 WEEK 1

Simultaneous access to interior and exterior
Nathalie de Vries (of MVRDV)

Minimal framework to create free-flowing ‘skin and bones’ Architecture
Mies Van Der Rohe

AXONOMETRICS

WEEK 1 CONCEPTS

Mies Van Der Rohe

• Creating a strong relationship between a house and its natural surroundings
• Reduce distractions to focus on essential elements and emphasise objects Minimalism
• Promoting openness and simplicity in materiality
• Simplifying building form to achieve purpose and focus on functional amenities
• Minimal framework to create free-flowing 'skin and bones' Architecture

Building names, left to right, top to bottom: Farnsworth House, Barcelona Pavilion, S. R. Crown Hall, Villa Tugendhat, Seagram building

Nathalie de Vries (of MVRDV)

• Promoting Openness; Minimum Materials, Maximum Façade
• Mixture of different urban characteristics and lifestyles; collating social qualities and intrinsic values
• Simultaneous access to interior and exterior
• Elevating and cantilevering objects, to create space
• Flexibility in building function; providing sustainable character

ANIMATION 3

ANIMATION 2