FAH272H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Samuel Swinton Jacob, Bexleyheath, Philip Webb
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St. pancras railway station/midland grand hotel, london (william henry. Red house, bexley heath, england (philip webb and william morris, 1859) Albert hall, jaipur (samuel swinton jacob, 1876 87) New construction techniques were used in response to new architectural functions. Problem: although iron doesn"t catch re like wood, it does deform. Has many western concepts, but incorporates hindu practices. Architectural practices were lost to colonial ways. Glass architecture creates a light-space" - disorienting. Easy to travel - space contracts (cities get closer together idea) Argues that we should focus on simplicity of life (re nement) Nature is beautiful, while industry is dirty and ugly. Train stations : glass/iron was essential (high ceilings allowed for ventilation, these materials were lightweight but strong). Great exhibition : paxton"s crystal palace, 1851. Since it had to be completed in a few months, paxton standardized it (repeating sections that are easy to manufacture) People came from all over the world to exhibit their technology.
