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The Function of Ornament

Architecture needs mechanisms that allow it to become connected to culture. It achieves this by continually capturing the forces that shape society as material to work with. Architecture's materiality is therefore a composite one, made up of visible forces (structural, functional, physical) as well as invisible forces (cultural, political, temporal). Architecture progresses through new concepts that connect with these forces, manifesting itself in new aesthetic compositions and affects. Ornament is the by-product of this process, through which architectural material is organized to transmit unique affects. This book is a graphic guide to ornaments in the twentieth century. It unveils the function of ornament as the agent for specific affects, dismantling the idea that ornament is applied to buildings as a discrete or non-essential entity. Each case operates through greater or lesser depth to exploit specific synergies between the exterior and the interior, constructing an internal order between ornament and material. These internal orders produce expressions that are contemporary, yet whose affects are resilient in time.

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The Function of Ornament

Architecture needs mechanisms that allow it to become connected to culture. It achieves this by continually capturing the forces that shape society as material to work with. Architecture's materiality is therefore a composite one, made up of visible forces (structural, functional, physical) as well as invisible forces (cultural, political, temporal). Architecture progresses through new concepts that connect with these forces, manifesting itself in new aesthetic compositions and affects. Ornament is the by-product of this process, through which architectural material is organized to transmit unique affects. This book is a graphic guide to ornaments in the twentieth century. It unveils the function of ornament as the agent for specific affects, dismantling the idea that ornament is applied to buildings as a discrete or non-essential entity. Each case operates through greater or lesser depth to exploit specific synergies between the exterior and the interior, constructing an internal order between ornament and material. These internal orders produce expressions that are contemporary, yet whose affects are resilient in time.

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  • Fluted: Explores the 'Fluted' form and its architectural application with visual diagrams and explanations.
  • Aggregated: Describes the 'Aggregated' form with examples of stacked capsules and their structural significance.
  • Spiral: Illustrates the 'Spiral' architecture, analyzing its dynamic form and structural adaptability.
  • Banded: Discusses the 'Banded' style focusing on layered cladding systems used in design.
  • Dematerialized: Explores the 'Dematerialized' architectural approach, emphasizing transparency and lightness.
  • Amorphous: Focuses on 'Amorphous' forms, depicting their fluidity and application in modern designs.
  • Undulated: Examines 'Undulated' surfaces in architecture, analyzing wave-like structural forms.
  • Latticed: Discusses 'Latticed' frameworks and their use in supporting structures.
  • Oblique: Describes how 'Oblique' angles are incorporated in architectural design for dynamic aesthetics.
  • Scaleless: Examines the 'Scaleless' approach and its role in creating fluid spaces.
  • Vertical: Analyzes vertical elements and their emphasis on height and directionality in design.
  • Quilted: Explores the 'Quilted' pattern and its application in multi-layered facades.
  • Modular: Describes modular architecture emphasizing repeatable and sustainable design units.
  • Random: Focuses on 'Random' patterns used to create visual interest and irregularity in structures.
  • Relief: Analyzes 'Relief' patterns, detailing their 3D effects on architectural surfaces.
  • Diverse: Shows how diverse elements integrate dynamically in architectural design.
  • Rusticated: Discusses rusticated textures in architecture for a rugged, earthy feel.
  • Textured: Focuses on textured surfaces and tactile designs in modern architecture.
  • Pleated: Analyzes the pleated design approach, highlighting its folding techniques and visual effects.
  • Discontinuous: Explores discontinuous design strategies to break uniformity in structures.
  • Differentiated: Shows differentiated patterns in architecture, emphasizing variety in texture and form.
  • Embroidered: Analyzes the concept of embroidered surfaces in architecture, merging ornateness with structure.
  • Complex: Examines complex forms, focusing on intricate geometries and spatial arrangements.
  • Kinetic: Focuses on kinetic architecture that involves motion as a design feature.
  • Moiréd: Explores moiré patterns and their optical effects on architectural facades.
  • Differentiated (Image): Focuses on differentiated patterns in image design, highlighting visual diversity.
  • Geometric: Describes geometric forms, their mathematical precision, and aesthetic impact in architecture.
  • Cinematic: Explores cinematic techniques in design, emphasizing movement and visual storytelling.
  • Luminous: Focuses on luminous designs, showcasing the role of light and transparency in architecture.
  • Weighted: Analyzes the concept of weighted architecture where mass and density play crucial roles.

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