Monday, 22 November 2010

Precedent Study: Luis Barragan

After analyzing my clients, the site and the brief, I thought it was due time to find some inspirations in the form of other buildings. I knew that I would have to find some way of providing the opportunity there for the site to be partially divided, due to the clients needs. The way I came up of doing this was to use the building to provide a partial division on the site. I also needed several outdoor spaces, for circulation, exhibition and entertainment.

I decided to look at the work of Luis Barragan, the Mexican architect, in particular his usage of courtyards as circulation and usable external spaces. Many of his works are defined by wall extensions which protrude further than the edge of the building, defining areas of the site into external areas.

His works are ambitious and colourful, however have been criticised in the past for not being entirely functional. There is no doubting their beauty, I also thought that he has a connection to all of my clients in that his works are inherently inspired by his upbringing in Mexico, much like Rodrigo. Like Pablo he is fascinated with colours and tricks of the eye, and like Antony he is intrigued with planes and their connections with open spaces.



Images taken from: helenjamesdesign.blogspot.com
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  1. Anonymous26 October 2011 at 07:30

    Hi Josh

    I work on behalf of VELUX and we've recently been doing some work around the International VELUX Award, and I notice this fits perfect with the interests of your blog.

    The International VELUX Award celebrates the best in student architecture across the world and participants could be in with a chance of winning from a prize fund of about £25,000.

    This year’s International VELUX Award for students of architecture challenges students to explore daylight in the built environment under the theme of “Light of Tomorrow”. Light and daylight is such a massive issue, we’re keen to engage with more people like yourself in discussions on the importance and benefits of increased exposure to daylight.

    The biannual award is essentially an opportunity for students to showcase their talent and creativity on an international stage, whilst at the same time giving them the opportunity to win a prestigious international accolade, recognised among their peers and industry influencers.

    If this sounds like something you would like to blog about, we have a broad range of case studies we could put you in touch with, research and images to support your post. If you are interested in taking part in the International VELUX Award, even better! Just let me know if you need any further information.

    Hopefully speak soon,

    Adele

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