Steven Holl's University of Iowa Visual Arts Building Through the Lens of Aaron Dougherty
Deeply rooted in the phenomenological ideas of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Steven Holl?s architectural philosophy is centered on human experience, materiality, and a thorough engagement with the site or context. But more than his experiments with space and material, he is best known for his mastery over what is perhaps his favorite material, or medium: natural light.
© Aaron Dougherty
Deeply rooted in the phenomenological ideas of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Steven Holl?s architectural philosophy is centered on human experience, materiality, and a thorough engagement with the site or context. But more than his experiments with space and material, he is best known for his mastery over what is perhaps his favorite material, or medium: natural light.His design for the Visual Arts Building at the University of Iowa, seen here through the lens of photographer Aaron Dougherty, is one of his projects that best explores these concerns. Clad in weathering zinc and stainless steel, the four-story building houses studios, teaching spaces, galleries and faculty offices for all visual arts departments?from Ceramics, Jewelry Design and Sculpture, to Printmaking, Painting, Video Art, and 3D Design.
© Aaron Dougherty
Designed to encourage social interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, the building is vertically porous, making use of large open floor plates, glass partitions, and spacious staircases serving as social condensers.
© Aaron Dougherty
...
© Aaron Dougherty
Deeply rooted in the phenomenological ideas of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Steven Holl?s architectural philosophy is centered on human experience, materiality, and a thorough engagement with the site or context. But more than his experiments with space and material, he is best known for his mastery over what is perhaps his favorite material, or medium: natural light.His design for the Visual Arts Building at the University of Iowa, seen here through the lens of photographer Aaron Dougherty, is one of his projects that best explores these concerns. Clad in weathering zinc and stainless steel, the four-story building houses studios, teaching spaces, galleries and faculty offices for all visual arts departments?from Ceramics, Jewelry Design and Sculpture, to Printmaking, Painting, Video Art, and 3D Design.
© Aaron Dougherty
Designed to encourage social interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration, the building is vertically porous, making use of large open floor plates, glass partitions, and spacious staircases serving as social condensers.
© Aaron Dougherty
...
-------------------------------- |
|
Radial House: Embracing Lakeside Living in Austin
07-05-2024 05:03 - (
architecture )
Inwood Residence: Sustainable Family Home in Rollingwood
07-05-2024 05:03 - (
architecture )