ARCH 214bg Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Maya Architecture, Millard House, Giant Order
Document Summary
Background: post ww2 his work changed dramatically. Marshall petain: the vichy government in france 1940-1944. Le corbu experienced this type of government and regime. Suffered just as badly as tokyo and berlin did in post-ww2. Le corbusier was asked by government to do housing prototypes. Something that can be repeated, extended, etc. Not a lot of material was available to do the prototypes with. Salvation army, built for poor people, social activities, communal facilities. Idea of a building that rides over the land = could be built anywhere in france can be extruded, can be built anywhere. Elevating the building to allow for free float space underneath free- flowing elevation. The space underneath is never very fun/satisfying/nice to be in, so attempts to use this is usually unsuccessful. Protruding concrete shelter/umbrella that serves as shading device. Pop of colors, psychological impact of colors. Prototypes of housing, cookie cutter, no one-of-a-kind, easy to build.
