Building + Art: Farnsworth House Anatomy - Paperback

by Juan Fernando Valencia (Author)

Venture into the intricate layers of universal architecture with this analytical volume. The text systematically deciphers how authentic architectural significance emerges from the intersection of two fundamental areas of human endeavour: the practical mechanics of building and the intricate nuances of artistic thought.

Embark on a methodological review of a canonical building, exploring the design methodologies and philosophical thought of a contemporary aesthete whose artistic contributions have profoundly influenced our built environment. The focus of this discourse is the Edith Farnsworth Residence, a representative example of modernist architecture, meticulously conceived by the eminent German architect Mies van der Rohe amid the dynamic changes of the twentieth century.

Readers will engage in a rigorous examination that traces the evolution of design methodology, developing the idea of an evolution of architectural philosophy towards concrete and aesthetically refined building methods. The volume skillfully interprets the anatomy of the building from the initial conceptual sketches through to its transformation into this iconic dwelling, becoming an essential reference for both architecture enthusiasts and academic researchers.