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lekizz
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 Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:28 am Post subject: Architecture and the Industrial Aesthetic |
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Yes, I know that sounds like the title for a student dissertation, but actually I am designing a training school inside a VERY large existing industrial shed. I'm hoping to continue and expand the 'rough and ready' aesthetic of the existing building, have been looking at the possibility of creating classroom 'pods' within the space, steel walkways, upturned shipping containers for lift (elevator) cores...
However, it seems all of the precedents that immediately spring to mind produce a far more refined finish. Richard Rogers' INMOS Factory is quite clean and delicate (I think they produced electrical components that needed a controlled environment). Behnisch's steel frame constructions are geting closer to what I'm after, but again they have quite a refined finish.
Can anyone else throw me some good examples of any Architecture (capital 'A') that espouses a rough-and-ready industrial aesthetic? |
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lekizz
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| Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:19 am Post subject: |
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I can see the title is seriously frightening people off  |
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nanrehvasconez
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| Creating spaces for classrooms and dissertation halls with stadium type of seating, separated with museum quality industrial salvaged equipment, could be an idea worth studying, as far as hallways and stairways a simple industrial prefab railings and staiways will do the effect that you are aiming to. |
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Nold Egenter
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| Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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lekizz,
"Yes, I know that sounds like the title for a student dissertation, ..."
Two days later: "I can see the title is seriously frightening people off..."
Congratulations! At least you got it fast (with others it takes decennies or even more):
"Architecture and the Industrial Aesthetic" is a zero combination.
"Industrial Aesthetic" does not exist in relation to architecture. Construction has a past of ca. 20 Million years! Architecture of about 10 million years!
Neither 1000 squares, nor one square can be considered in the framework of aesthetics. They are simply squares, rectangles etc.. BANANLITY TOTALE!
Wittkower was a big lie! Or, simply a mistaken theory.
What to do after architects have spoiled 90% of our cities with concretisations of this false hypothesis?
Probably we have to become aware that it is easier (and cheaper) if we finance, maybe even up to 50% (or more due to the chaotic situation!) architectural students with the capacities to scientifically research the conditions of architecture in a world of human humans (not just imaginary puppets!) and gradually integrate these results into the education process of architectural design.
Maybe a school should start: "what is scientific research in architecture"?
It could also be a small private circle.....!
Best Regards,
Nold Egenter
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lekizz
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Thanks for the replies chaps! As you imply, nanrevasconez, I expect I will be landed with the job of translating off-the-shelf industrial products into a (slightly) more considered usage.
| Quote: | | "Architecture and the Industrial Aesthetic" is a zero combination. |
Erm, thanks Nold. I'll spend some time pondering that one, but maybe protect the client from such a debate. A curious tangent. I needed a more appropriate choice of words  |
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