Architecture is a profession that gives shape to the environment we live in and arouses excitement in human beings with innovations. This profession, which requires simultaneous work with many disciplines, has been integrated with developing technology and many different design approaches. Design concepts shaped by the conditions of the period in which it is located continue to evolving. This week, we examine the "Deconstructivism" movement, which aims to break down architectural patterns.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Frank Gehry / Bilbao, Spain
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Zaha Hadid / Baku, Azerbaijan
The term deconstructivism was first used in The New York Times design articles. In fact, this movement, which is based on philosophy and emerged in the late 1980s creator, is accepted by the French philosopher Jacques Derrida. Deconstructivism can also call "deconstruction" or "structural analysis", does not have a certain rule and pattern as an architectural style. This understanding, which eliminates certain definitions and boundaries, is difficult to implement and produces works that will continue to be effective for many years after it is implemented. The movement, which can be called the opposite pole of the conventional design approach, aims to make people feel the power of creativity and to go beyond the standard acceptances.
Wexner Center for the Arts, Peter Eisenman / Ohio, USA, © Le Souris
The first of the significant events that affected the development of the deconstructivist movement on the world architectural scene was the Parc de la Villette design competition, in which Bernard Tschumi received an award. Another event is the New York Deconstructivist Architecture exhibition which took place in 1988. Such as famous architects Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, Frank Gehry, and Daniel Libeskind participated in this exhibition. The works of architects were exhibited in that exhibition. At the same time, the story of Zaha Hadid's recognition was realized with this exhibition. In addition, the Wexner Art Center, designed by Peter Eisenman, was influential in the recognition of deconstructivism.
The works carried out with a deconstructivist approach mostly appear on the facade of the bold designs of buildings, on corners that do not join at right angles, and on occasionally curved and fluid surfaces. There are many architects who have adopted the movement based on philosophical approaches in architecture and left seminal works to the world. The most well-known name among these architects is Frank Gehry. It is possible to talk about deconstructivism in almost all its structures. Let's look at Frank Gehry, who is considered the representative of the movement, and a few of his works.
The Dancing House, Frank Gehry / Prague, Czechia
Dancing House
One of the most significant buildings carrying effects of the deconstructivist movement is "Dancing House". This building, which is a Frank Gehry structure, was built by a Dutch insurance company to be located in the center of Prague. There are Baroque, Gothic, and Art Nouveau structures around the building, which was completed in 1996, and this makes the building, even more, the center of attention. The structure is dedicated to dance partners Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. For this reason, it is also known as "Fred and Ginger".
Louis Vuitton Foundation, Frank Gehry / Paris, France
Louis Vuitton Foundation
The building, which is completed in 2014, is located in Paris, the capital of France. The building designed for LVMH and its subsidiaries serves as a museum and cultural center. 12 complex glass facades were used in its design. Thus have curved form shells, which provide transparency to the structure, giving the building the impression of moving. Technological sources have also used the design to bring it to life. More than 400 people contributed to the project, working on a common model for the design model and technical arrangements.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Frank Gehry / Los Angeles, USA
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The building, which was completed in 2003, is located in Los Angeles, the second most populated city in the United States. The building, where the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra performs permanent's strength acoustic performances is one of the world's leading concert halls. The building is one of the best examples of the deconstructive trend with its curved metal façade surfaces. The project was realized as a result of the competition opened in 1987.
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