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• David Wong• Starlight Architecture, United Kingdom

Less Is More?

Exploring Design Principles of Modern Architecture in the Context of Space Habitation

Regina Peldszus, PhDESA-ESOC , Germany

Less Is More? Exploring Design Principles of Modern Architecturein the Context of Space Habitation

IAC-13-E5.1.1x17645

The 64th International Astronautical Congress, Beijing, China. - David Wong, Regina Peldszus 2

Less Is More? Exploring Design Principles of Modern Architecturein the Context of Space Habitation

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Introduction:

A theoretical exercise to explore the relationship between the space and earth bound disciplines.

Highlight some of the architectural values of Modern Architecture in the context of Space Architecture

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Scope and Intention: what this paper is not about:

A comprehensive analysis

Creating a “reference design”

Suggesting Modern Architecture to be the only architectural movement that is relevant to Space Architecture

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

What is Modern Architecture:

“Modern architecture is generally characterized by simplification of form and an absence of applied decoration. It is a term applied to an overarching

movement, with its exact definition and scope varying widely.”

- Wikipedia

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Characteristics:

“Form follows function”

Simplicity and clarity of forms, elimination of "unnecessary detail“

Structure architecturally expressed

Preference to use materials that are industrially produced and technologically innovative

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Mies van der Rohe (1886 – 1969):

• Widely regarded as one of the pioneering masters of Modern Architecture

His “skin and bones” architecture were much aspired to by large institutes and corporations at the time in America and Europe.

prominent works included: the Barcelona Pavilion (1929), Crown Hall of the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago (1956), and the Seagram Building, New York (1958)

Mies van der Rohe, source: Wikipedia

top: Barcelona Pavilionmiddle: Crown Hall

bottom: Seagram Buildingsource: Wikimedia Commons

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Mies van der Rohe: Design Principles

Structural Clarity

Material & Technologies

Contexts

“Will of the Epoch”

Neue National Nationalgaleriesource: mazzarello.com

One Charles Centersource: University of Chicago Press

Farnsworth HouseThe Crown Hall

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Richard Neutra (1870 – 1970):

Considered to be among the most important modernist architects.

Widely regarded as a pioneer of environmental design and regionalist architecture, and for the technological innovations in his works.

Prominent works included: Lovell Heath House, Los Angeles, California (1929) ,Kaufmann Desert House, Palm Springs, California (1946)

Richard Neutra, source: Wikipedia

top: Novell Heath Housebottom: Kaufmann Desert House

source: Wikiarquitectura

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Richard Neutra: Design Principles

Integration of the Site

Human-Centred, Participatory & Evidence-based Design

Systems Approach

Lovell House isometric drawing

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

Discussion: Implications to Space Architecture

Structural Clarity

Natural Context and Vernacular

Space Architecture as Extension of Modern Architecture?

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Conclusion

Design principles of Modern Architecture could serve well to Space Architecture in its bid to achieve better human integration.

Design approaches of Modern Architecture alone does not provide all the answers.

The continuous evolution of Modern Architecture within the professional world of contemporary architecture may provide some further insights

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Introduction | Modern Architecture | Mies van der Rohe | Richard Neutra | Discussion | Conclusion

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