Sunday, 4 August 2013

Research Exercise 1: Design Influence


I have chosen to use the architect Emilio Ambasz. I have chosen him because his persistent use of "green architecture" which I think is both majestic and graceful especially seeing how this form of architecture well still very new and different. He does this by designing monuments in occurrence to the nature within the environment rather than forcing the environment to suit the structure. The design I have chosen created by him is the Cordoba House.


This house is located in Cordoba, Spain and was constructed in 1975. It is an exquisite house infusing modern architecture with sustainability of the environment and the design. The building is surrounded by plenty of green life predominantly olive trees. The home contains a bermed structure (earth sheltered structure) this form of structure takes advantage of both the natural cooling and insulation the building possess, yet also still maintains the exposure to the sunlight. The entrance of this mesmerizing home is displayed by two large angled white walls with a stair case.    


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