In class assignment 5

What is the relationship between form and function in architecture today?

How are new uses technologies and materials changing the relationship between them?

Use contemporary case study. Use quotes from the 3 articles to support your point of view. Please reference them properly.

Form

shape or configuration of a building. The reciprocal relationship isessential, given the intention of architecture to provide internal sheltered space for human occupation.

Function

A building or a space is well said as based on the purpose of it , none of the space is being ignored or wasted in use , is a matter of confusion and controversy within the profession, particularly in regard to modern architecture.

“Form Ever Follow Function”

Scott Building by Louis Sullivan

Architecture is not merely a slavery to the past art, not is it blind originality. It has to be a perfect blend usability, beauty and economy. Architecture has always been the result of the delicate balance between art and science…

The personality of an architect is reflected through his creations. We can gauge his temperament by looking at the way the structure is designed, both internally as well as externally. An architect takes care of human need, interests, sentiments & values of his clients while designing the structures…

Functionality should always be giver higher priority than form.

For an example, Louis Sullivan once said, different kind of building somehow has the fixed concept on designing,like a tall office building, what comes first that must be the fancy entrance, continue with the first floor which emphasis materiality . Starts from the office floors and goes up to the attic , every single level has the same function - office . Thus , nothing has to be doubt that it is designed as same to them , are you expecting the office building to have different kind of design in each floor ? Kinda Wasted for an architect to express his intention , that’s not the essential of architecture which you are just DESIGNing space rather than giving a soul to the space.

Another example that best enveloped the principle of form follows function, is none other than Guggenheim Museum, by Frank Loyd Wright himself who have worked for Louis Sullivan before. Why do I think so? I felt that, first of all, the form of the building is not what you’ve seen before, and I think it’s interesting to see how Wright is able to implement the principles of “form follows function” into it.