Taking a part of the Villa Savoye to analyse and make a detailed model.
Designed by Le Corbusier, the Villa Savoye embodies ideas of modern architecture which are inspirational till today.
I focused on the circulation paths of the Villa Savoye, which are the spiral stairs and ramp, centrally located in the residential building. These 2 paths articulate movement through the house strongly and are different in a few ways - straight vs curved, shorter route vs longer route, mainly used by servants vs owners and visitors. Its location suggests that it is the heart of the whole house and important in bringing the whole architecture together.
Part B : Abstract and Project
Choosing two aspects and creating three studies of each in an abstract manner that closely analyses the house to get an even deeper understanding.
The analysis of geometry and spaces of the Villa Savoye.
Geometry studies include symmetry, the use of simple forms and repetition, while space studies include solid and void, enclosed and open, and circulation space. The model shows the solids and voids of the Villa Savoye where white is the solid, while black is the void. I felt that geometry and the arrangement of spaces worked well hand in hand and played crucial parts in creating the architectural experience throughout the house. Whereby the use of underlying geometry and gradual transitions of spaces subconsciously enhances the thoughts and feelings of the user when circulating the building.
