Introduction
This essay seeks to analyse the theoretical reasoning behind Louis Kahn’s approach towards non-details in his built work based on the definition of details as set out by Edward R. Ford in his publication, “The Architectural Detail.” and how it can be adapted to suit the design strategies of a multi-generation apartment.
Detail is defined as “attention to or treatment of a subject in individual or minute parts”. The architectural detail starts off as a constructive or technical problem, but the detail can and should be able to indicate the architect’s design intent. Detail is architecture at its smallest scale. Even though detail is a minute part of the whole, it is able to intensify the intended quality of space. Details can both resolve construction problems as well as help one’s understanding of the building and help it gather meaning. Thus, the detail should be made consistent with the design concept.
Non-detail is detailing at a small scale through assigning importance to parts, to reflect the larger idea into the smaller element. …show more content…
His works were made to be monumental, monolithic and spiritually inspiring. Thus, he chose to use heavier materials like bricks and reinforced concrete instead of light materials such as steel and glass which were commonly used in other Modern or International Style works at that point of time. Kahn also places strong emphasis on the overall architecture Order, for example, he clearly zones servant/served spaces where servant spaces are used for human activities while served spaces hold mechanical services. Kahn also valued the opportunity to reveal the designed and constructed order of a building. By expressing “how it was done” where system or components met or when joints occurred became the “basis of ornamentation”. His heavy buildings do not hide their weight, their materials, or the way they are
This essay seeks to analyse the theoretical reasoning behind Louis Kahn’s approach towards non-details in his built work based on the definition of details as set out by Edward R. Ford in his publication, “The Architectural Detail.” and how it can be adapted to suit the design strategies of a multi-generation apartment.
Detail is defined as “attention to or treatment of a subject in individual or minute parts”. The architectural detail starts off as a constructive or technical problem, but the detail can and should be able to indicate the architect’s design intent. Detail is architecture at its smallest scale. Even though detail is a minute part of the whole, it is able to intensify the intended quality of space. Details can both resolve construction problems as well as help one’s understanding of the building and help it gather meaning. Thus, the detail should be made consistent with the design concept.
Non-detail is detailing at a small scale through assigning importance to parts, to reflect the larger idea into the smaller element. …show more content…
His works were made to be monumental, monolithic and spiritually inspiring. Thus, he chose to use heavier materials like bricks and reinforced concrete instead of light materials such as steel and glass which were commonly used in other Modern or International Style works at that point of time. Kahn also places strong emphasis on the overall architecture Order, for example, he clearly zones servant/served spaces where servant spaces are used for human activities while served spaces hold mechanical services. Kahn also valued the opportunity to reveal the designed and constructed order of a building. By expressing “how it was done” where system or components met or when joints occurred became the “basis of ornamentation”. His heavy buildings do not hide their weight, their materials, or the way they are