Thursday, September 15, 2011

Vitruvian Principles

Villa Savoye is a Modernist Villa in Poissy which was designed by Swiss architects Le Cabusier and his cousin, Pierre Jeannere, and built between 1928 and 1931. It suits one of the principles from Vitruvian which is Vitruvian traid - Durability, convenience and beauty. Durability will be assured when foundations are carried down to the solid ground and materials wisely and liberally selected. Convenience is when the arrangement of the apartments is faultless and presents no obstacle to use, and when each class of building is assigned to its suitable and approriate exposure. Lastly, beauty is when the appearance of the work is pleasing and in good taste, and when its members are in due proportion according to correct principles of symmetry.

Comparing with Bangkok, Terminal 21 is the most recent department store constructed in Bangkok with the concept of airport. Each floor will give the users different feeling and atmosphere from different countries. It is one of the building in Bangkok which i think suit with Vitruvian traid the most. The foundation of the building is very strong and huge since it is located in the middle of the town, Asok. The arrangement of the store is well made since it contained all the theme for every floor and details. Lastly, with the concept of the building, it creates aesthetic which even involved with the workers’ uniform which represents the significant of each country.

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