Influences on Peter Behrens

Classical Influence Art Nouveau Influence

in the AEG Factory
In his house
• Pediment of sorts
• Curved forms/faces
• Well proportioned
• Organic shapes
• “Massive
• Asymmetrical
monumentality” feel of Modern • Use of green referencing
classical architecture
Influence natural elements
• Plant-like embellishments
Level of Perceived Connectivity to Influence : Strong
I would argue all
these designs are Level: Strong
in High Tension Factory modern in some
• Temple fronts way. Behrens
• Suggested classical takes calculated
entablature with influence from
vertically laid bricks different places
• Suggested column and pieces them
capitals through a brick together in ways
“skeleton” where the specific to how
capital would be (but his mind works,
isn’t actually there) creating
architecture
Level: Strong which does not
closely mimic
in his house other buildings.
• Suggested capitals atop
columns

Level: Weak