The National Library in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, that was designed by Abdul Akhmedov in 1964, is a great example of Soviet modernism. It is three stories high and build solely of concrete, a new material of the time. The building has been hardened and masculinised, which was influenced by Islamic cultures, which contrasts with their traditional femininity. The National Library was a step towards establishing Turkmenistan as a distinct nation from Moscow, and also embraced the modernist movement.
http://you--know--what.tumblr.com/post/100531587469/manifest05-the-national-library-in-ashgabat
House VI, or the Frank Residence, was designed by Peter Eisenman in 1975, and follows form then function, a true post-modernist characteristic. During the time it was being built, Peter Eisenman was known for paper architecture constructions, rather than architecture for practical purposes. This resulted in House VI being a largely expensive project, taking 3 years to build, and also in the reconstruction of it in 1987, where only it's basic structure was left untouched. This is true post-modernism, where something is built or designed for the sole purpose of being aesthetically pleasing, rather than being extremely practical.
http://www.ecomanta.com/2013/10/peter-eisenman-house-vi-secrets-of.html
No comments:
Post a Comment