Architects

Design
& their

Philosophy
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THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE
AR. CRISTINA D. SEÑAL
WHO IS RENZO
PIANO
One of the most renowned architects of the contemporary era, Renzo Piano was born in Genoa in 1937 into a family
of builders. He obtained his secondary school diploma in classical studies and then earned a degree in Architecture
from Milan Polytechnic in
1964.
Following his university studies, he gained experience in Philadelphia and London, and the London experience in
particular became a determining factor in his professional development, as Jean Prouvé assigned him the role of
president of the project commission
for the Centre Georges Pompidou.

This was the beginning of what would become a multifaceted international career that has lasted for over half a
century, and for which Piano is considered one of the most successful starchitects, "the representative of Italianness
FAMOUS
WORKS
AR.RENZO PIANO

THE
SHARDS
The Shard, also referred to as the Shard London Bridge
and formerly London Bridge Tower, is a pyramid-
shaped 72-storey mixed use development supertall
skyscraper, designed by the Italian architect Renzo
Piano, in Southwark, London, that forms part of The
Shard Quarter development.

The Centr
Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou, more fully the Centre
national d'art et de culture Georges-Pompidou,
also known as the Pompidou Centre in English,
is a complex building in the Beaubourg area of
the 4th arrondissement of Paris, near Les
Halles, rue Montorgueil, and the Marais.
 RENZO PIANO
PHILOSOPHY
At the core of Renzo Piano's
design philosophy lies the belief
in architecture as a social and
environmental endeavor. He
emphasizes the importance of
creating buildings that not only
serve their intended purpose
but also contribute positively to
their surroundings and the well- Tjibaou New York Whitney Museum
being of their users.
Cultural Times of American Art
Centre Building
 Frank Gehry
• Frank Owen Gehry, born February 28, 1929 is a Canadian-
born American architect and designer. A number of his
buildings, including his private residence in Santa Monica,
California, have become world-renowned attractions.
• His works are considered among the most important of
contemporary architecture in the 2010 World Architecture
Survey, leading Vanity Fair to call him “the most important
architect of our age”. He is also the designer of the National
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial.
• Gehry's design philosophy expresses emotions and feelings
in order to create a space where people want to be. In
contrast to the ideals of Modernist architecture, Gehry
believes that buildings cannot be characterless, white boxes.
• Frank Gehry condemns the norm of designing buildings in
linear geometric forms. He believes that a building should
blend with its surroundings and appear as its natural element
but still stand out from the rest. He depicts these ideas by
designing fluid forms, using metallic surface finishes, and
bold colours.
• His design philosophy has also become popular under the
overarching design movement known as “deconstructivism”.
Works
“El Peix”, fish sculpture in front of the Port Olímpic in
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (1992)

Gehry Tower in Hanover, Germany (2001)

Stata Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,

Cambridge, Massachusetts (2004)

BP Pedestrian Bridge, Millennium Park, Chicago (2004)

The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health of the Cleveland

Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada (2010)

Dancing House in Prague (1996)

LORD NORMAN FOSTER
Ar. Des. Sir Norman Robert
Foster, is a renowned British
architect known for his
innovative and modern
designs. He has played a
significant role in shaping
contemporary architecture with
projects like the Gherkin in
BORN: June 1, 1935 (age 88
London
years),
and the
Reddish,
Reichstag
Stockport,
building in Berlin.
United Kingdom
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AWARDS: Pritzker Architecture
n
Prize, Stirling Prize, Royal Gold
Medal, AIA Gold Medal,

EDUCATION: Yale School of

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DENYS?
Sir Denys Louis Lasdun (September 8th 1914 - January 11th
2001) was a British architect. He studied at the Archiectural
Association in London.

FAMILY
BACKGROUND

Art was endemic in the Lasdun family. His father, an engineer

and businessman who died when Denys was only fi ve, was a
cousin of the artist Leon Bakst, who worked with the Ballets
Russes. His mother was a pianist, so his childhood was spent
among music and musicians.
 BRUTALISM?
Brutalist buildings are characterized by minimalist
constructions that showcase bare building
ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF materials and structural elements over decorative
COLLEGE OF EAST ANGLIA design.
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The style commonly makes use of exposed,
unpainted concrete or brick, angular geometric
shapes, and a predominantly monochrome color
palette; other materials, such as steel, timber, and
glass, are also featured.

Brutalism - Denys Lasdun's National Theatre –

one of London's best-known and most divisive
Brutalist buildings – is a layered concrete
NATIONAL NATIONAL
THEATRE THEATRE landscape that Prince Charles once described as
National TheatrE - performing arts
INTERIOR
It has come to be thought of as
being like "a nuclear power station".
venue and associated theatre one of the city's key communal
company located in London, England. spaces, described as "the nation's
sitting room".
 NATIONAL THEATRE
EXTERIOR
EXPLAINED
The style commonly makes use of exposed, unpainted
concrete or brick, angular geometric shapes, and a
predominantly monochrome color palette; other materials,
such as steel, timber, and glass, are also featured.

On the river side, a series of interconnected foyers make up the

main public area, in an L-shape around the two larger theatres.
Admiration of the National Theatre tends to focus on the magic of
these internal spaces, which tower in sections to their full height. It
NATIONAL THEATRE
has come to be thought of as one of the city's key communal
INTERIOR
spaces, described as "the nation's sitting room".
EXPLAINED
"The strata of the building are like new levels of ground and
they will become real places. The National Theatre must
become a part of the city. Any idea of a cultural ghetto has
gone," said the architect.

The National Theatre's foyers are spacious and open, featuring

the distinctive concrete aesthetic of Brutalist architecture.
Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the River Thames and
the cityscape from various points within the building.
THE FLOOR
Denys Lasdun's design for the National Theatre reflects the

PLAN
Brutalist movement's emphasis on bold, sculptural forms and the
use of raw concrete. While the architectural style may be divisive,
the National Theatre stands as an iconic structure and a hub for
the performing arts in London.

The fl oor plan of the National Theatre in London, designed by Sir Denys Lasdun, is a
complex arrangement of spaces that accommodates the various functions required for a
modern theatre.

Denys Lasdun's design for the National Theatre emphasizes functionality while incorporating the bold
and sculptural aesthetic of Brutalist architecture. The floor plan is organized to efficiently support the
diverse activities associated with theatrical productions, from rehearsals and workshops to
performances in the various auditoriums.

The exterior of the National Theatre includes terraces and walkways that allow patrons to enjoy the
scenic views of the river and surrounding areas.

Denys Lasdun's approach to the exterior design of the National Theatre reflects both functional
considerations and a commitment to creating a landmark that engages with its surroundings. The
result is a building that stands out on the South Bank while offering a unique and dynamic experience
for visitors.
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theatre-london-denys-lasdun/

https://architectuul.com/architect/denys-lasdun

https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/

https://architectuul.com/architect/denys-lasdun
Ar. Peter
Zumthor "Buildings should evoke a sense of
place, engage the senses, and inspire
an emotional response"

"I believe that the language of

architecture
is not a question of a specific style.
Every
building is built for a specific
specific place and for a specificuse in a
society. My
buildings try to answer the questions
Therme
Vals Saint Benedict
Chapel

Kolumba Museum
ARCHITECTURE

REMMENT LUCAS
is a Dutch architect, architectural theorist, urbanist and

KOOLHAAS
Professor in Practice of Architecture and Urban Design at
the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.

He was credited with being one of the most influential

post-modern
architects of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His
work pulls from
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 CENTERED around the
idea of creating buildings
that are not only
aesthetically pleasing but
also sustainable and
functional
AR. RICHARD ROGERS
 THE
LLOYD'S Millennium
LEADENHALL
BUILDING, Dome,
BUILDING,
LONDON, UK London, UK
LONDON, UK
(1986) (1999)
(2014)
Brazilian
architect

OSCAR NIEMEYER
MUSEUM
"I am not attracted to straight angles or to the
straight line, hard and inflexible, created by man. I
am
attracted to free-flowing, sensual curves. The
curves that I find in the mountains of my country,
rivers, in the waves of the ocean, and on the body
of the beloved woman. Curves make up the entire
Universe, the curved Universe of Einstein."

"My work is not about Form Follows Function, but

Form Follows beauty or even better, form Follows
feminine

OSCAR Jane
NIEMEYER
FRANCISCO MAÑOSA
WORKS SAN MIGUEL CORPORATION
The building is considered by many as one
of the bastions of Filipino Architecture and is
notable for its gesture of employing angled
and vegetated façade to shade the interiors
from the tropical sun and combat heat gain.
The idea was like from the rice terraces in
Banaue.
He strongly believed that
Philippine architecture must
be “true to itself, its land
and its people,” as he
usually says in his
interviews when asked
about his design philosophy.
He intensively studied,
mastered and interpreted
the untapped DNA of
Philippine architecture,
especially the Bahay Kubo
and Bahay na bato.
Ar. Philip
johnson
“Architecture is the art of how to
waste space.”

“All architecture is shelter, all

great
architecture is the design of
space
 Philip
Johnson’s
Works
The Glass
House

Wiley New York State

WILLIAM
PEREIRA
INTEGRATION OF
MODERNIST
PRINCIPLES WITH
ELEMENTS OF
FUTURISM.
william
pereira
TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA)
THE TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID IS A
STRIKING EXAMPLE OF MODERNIST
ARCHITECTURE, CHARACTERIZED BY ITS
SLEEK TRIANGULAR SHAPE AND
INNOVATIVE DESIGN.
TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA)

THE GEISEL LIBRARY IS AN ICONIC

EXAMPLE OF BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE,
FEATURING STARK GEOMETRIC SHAPES
AND CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION.
THEME BUILDING (LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT)

THE THEME BUILDING IS

RENOWNED FOR ITS
DISTINCTIVE MID-
CENTURY MODERN
ARCHITECTURE,
FEATURING A FUTURISTIC,
FLYING SAUCER-LIKE
DESIGN.
 “The diff erence between good and bad
architecture is the time you spend on it”

- AR. David Chipperfield

David Chipperfield’s works
 Ar.
Cathy S.
Saldana
I wanted to be an architect not to
build houses for the ultra-wealthy,,
but to contribute to public
architecture and to
come up with visions for new designs
and
skylines
D R IFT BE AC H IN

DUMAG UE TE

The Visayas islands are renowned throughout the world for their crystal-
clear waters brimming with marine life. Since most travellers venture to the
area for scuba diving and snorkelling, Saldaña created a design loosely
inspired by the form of a seashell.
SEDA LIO

PAL AWAN

This 150-key resort, located on Palawan, a biodiverse island paradise known for
some of the greatest diving places on Earth, is a nature lover's dream, just
minutes from the local airport. Ayala property, one of the Philippines' leading
developers, has worked on large expanses of property in the surrounding region.
Saldaña and her team helped create design documentation for many projects in El
Antoni
Antoni Gaudí was a Catalan architect and designer
from Spain, known as the greatest exponent of

Gaudi
Catalan Modernism. Gaudí's works have a highly
individualized, sui generis style. Most are located
in Barcelona, including his main work, the church
of the Sagrada Família

Biomimicry (Nature as a source of inspiration)

Antoni Gaudi uses nature as a source of inspiration
in his design in terms of the working of the
structure and also nature- inspired elements
implication. Several structures designed by Antoni
Gaudi have an element of Nature inspiration.
Architectura
l Works

Teresian Casa Batl

College ló

La Sagrada
 “The good building is
not one that hurts the
landscape, but one
which makes the
landscape more
beautiful than it was
before the building was
built.”
"STUDY NATURE,
LOVE NATURE, STAY
CLOSE TO NATURE. IT
WILL NEVER FAIL
YOU." Ar. Frank LIoyd
 Frank
Lloyd’s
famous
architectura
Rayward-Shepherd l works
House

Frederick C. Fallingw
Robie House
ARCHITECT

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"It is about rigorous attention
to details and carefully
selecting the right materials. I
want to create serene spaces
that are soft and emotional,
but also naturally afford
human interaction.”

"A home is very personal and,

in the end, it’s the people
inhabiting the space who make
it what it is". “My process for
composing this framework is
comprised of three clear steps.
I refer to the first as ‘the
body".
 Simplicity is the Ultimate
Sophis tication
-LEO NARDO DA VI NCI
Leonardo Da Vinci – The Architect
 AR. BJARKE INGELS WORKS:
CopenHill Energy Plant – Copenhagen, Denmark Pavilion – Shanghai Expo,
Denmark China

VIΛ 57 West – NewYork, United Mountain Housing – Copenhagen,

States Denmark
Toyo
Ito
"I believe in the power of
simplicity. The most powerful
designs are often the simplest
ones."
 'Minna No Mori' Gifu Media
Cosmos
-is a multipurpose facility
in Gifu City that was
designed by Toyo Ito.

National Taichung Theater

-an opera house in the
Taichung's 7th
Redevelopment Zone in the
Situn District of Taichung,
Taiwan.
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 ARCHITECT

LEANDRO V. LOCSIN
"CREATING ARCHITECTURE THAT IS
BOTH MODERN AND UNDENIABLY
FILIPINO". - Tejada, Janiel
Cultural Center of the
National Arts Center
Philippines

w
or
Philippine International
NAIA 1
convention center

Sofitel Philippine Plaza

ks The church of the Holy Sacrifice

"Floating Volume"
- Tejada, Janiel
LUDWIG
MIES VAN
DER ROHE
"LESS IS MORE... "

"IS NOT POSSIBLE TO GO

FORWARD WHILE LOOKING
BACK... "
LUDWIG FAMOUS
WORKS

My Name
is BARCELONA PAVILION

Brief
Description

VILLA TUGENDHAT
S. R. CROWN HALL
 “Architecture
and engineering
should work in
harmony with
nature.”
Ar. Santiago
Calatrava

Architectu
 The Library of
the Institute of
Law – Zurich

The City of Arts

and Sciences –
Valencia
The Museu do
Amanhã – Rio
de Janeiro

The World Trade

Center
Transportation Hub –
New York