Contemporary Interiors and Architecture Study Guide

Timeline and Context: * Deconstructivism emerged as an architectural movement starting in the 1970s. * It is considered a specialized part of the Postmodern era. * Distinction from Postmodernism: Unlike standard Postmodernism, Deconstructivism (often referred to as "decon") utilizes little or no historical references in its design language.
Major Designers (V.I.P.): * Frank Gehry (V.I.P.) * Peter Eisenman (V.I.P.) * Bernard Tschumi * Daniel Libeskind (V.I.P.) * Zaha Hadid (V.I.P.)

Design Philosophy and Views: * Eisenman believed that the finished, physical structure of a building was ultimately unimportant compared to the conceptual work. * Verbatim Quote on Architecture: "The ‘real architecture’ only exists in the drawings. The ‘real building’ exists outside the drawings. The difference here is that ‘architecture’ and ‘building’ are not the same."
House III (V.I.B.): * Associated with the location or term "DENPLATZ." * The design consists of two distinct structures overlapping at specific angles.
Wexner Center for the Visual Arts: * Location: Columbus, Ohio. * Construction Period: 1985–1989. * Design Characteristics: Features complex overlaid grids. * Occupant Experience: It is rumored that the design caused disorientation among the building's occupants.

Gehry House (V.I.B.): * Location: Santa Monica. * Date: 1979. * Concept: Gehry purchased an existing house and performed an experimental deconstruction of the structure. * Materials: Utilized salvaged materials and industrial refuse. * Verbatim Quote on Design: "We were told there were ghosts in the house… I decided they were ghosts of Cubism."
Walt Disney Concert Hall (V.I.B.): * Location: Los Angeles. * Construction Period: 1989–1996. * Acoustics and Modeling: Gehry created a $\text{1:10}$ scale model of the hall and rigorously tested the acoustics for every individual seat. * Social Design Philosophy: The interior contains no private boxes or balconies to ensure there is no social distinction among the audience members.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion: * Location: Chicago. * Date: 2004.

Background: Design firm co-founded by Rem Koolhaas.
CCTV Building: * Location: Beijing. * Date: 2004. * Functional Layout: Designed specifically as a loop to facilitate a linear workflow. * Structural Elements: The density of the exterior grid is a direct reflection of the complexity of the work happening within that specific section of the building.

The Contemporary Arts Center: * Location: Cincinnati, Ohio. * Date: 1998. * Significance: Zaha Hadid was the first woman to design an American art museum. * Design Concept: Formed as a "3-d puzzle" consisting of independent spaces; utilized computer modeling for development.
Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum (Proposal): * Location: Michigan State University. * Date: 2009 proposal. * Inspiration: The forms were inspired by local pedestrian traffic patterns. * Symbolism: The contrasts within the design represent the interplay between the city grid and the campus grid.

Villa Homes: * Date: 2009. * Concept: A "made-to-order" house designed to be delivered and assembled anywhere in the world. * Sustainable Features: * Zinc Skin: Designed to collect heat. * Photo Sensitive Film: Integrated to collect electricity. * Roof Design: Specifically designed for rainwater collection.

One World Trade Center ("1776" Freedom Tower): * Location: Site of the World Trade Center (WTC), New York. * Height Comparison Context: * One World Trade Center: Reaches a peak height relative to other landmarks. * Empire State Building. * Bank of America Tower. * Chrysler Building. * New York Times Building. * Reference Altitudes provided in Diagram: $50\,\text{m}$ , $100\,\text{m}$ , $150\,\text{m}$ , $200\,\text{m}$ , $250\,\text{m}$ , $300\,\text{m}$ , $350\,\text{m}$ , $400\,\text{m}$ , $450\,\text{m}$ , $500\,\text{m}$ , and $550\,\text{m}$ .
Burj Khalifa: * Status: World’s Tallest Building. * Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE). * Date: 2009. * Specifications: A minimum of $2,275\,\text{feet}$ with $160\,\text{storeys}$ . * Design Influences: Inspired by the Great Mosque of Samarra. * Structural Profile: Features a "Y" shaped base and various setbacks.

Cybertecture: * Defined as the merger of architecture and digital technology. * Features buildings that can actively monitor and adapt to their environment.
Organitech: * Defined as the merger of architecture and nature. * Utilizes natural forms in structural design.
Subdivisionism: * Primary Example: MAD Architecture’s "Absolute Towers." * Characteristics: * Rounded, curvaceous, and aerodynamic profiles. * Utilizes "responsive geometries." * Employs analytical knowledge regarding circulation and the environment. * Features fluid, elegant, and futuristic shapes.
Rotating Skyscraper Proposal: * Designer: David Fischer. * Location: Dubai proposal.