FORM & FUNCTION II
To amplify the examination of "form and function" from a week ago, now we need to think past the relationship among them, with the incorporation of time, the imperceptible however the primary killing key component that can't be ignored in architecture. All in all, does form and function blurs over the life expectancy of a structural work?
Form and Function are playing an important role over the lifespan of architecture. In those articles I have read, the three theorist are having their own opinions upon how the Form and Function affecting the architecture.
Frank Lloyd Wright thinks that “Form and Function as One”
He is holding the idea of continuity which he thinks that building should be as a whole. All parts of the building are related with each other. Architecture is not alone thinks that form follow function but conceived as a space enclosed.
Peter Eisenman argued for “Modern architecture was an Outmoded Functionalism”
Modern architecture as an obsessional formalism. In pre-industrial humanist practice, a balance between form and function could be maintained. “Both type and function was invested with idealist view of man’s relationship to its object world.”
Richard Hill tested the definition of “Purpose, Function, Use”
He thinks that a building that playing the purpose does not accurately merge with neither function nor use. As an example, a school is pentagon system of human activities for educating. But, does it really educated very child in there? Or, it just acts as a shelter for the children?
“Post-functionalism, thus, is a term of absence. In its negation of functionalism it suggests certain positive theoretical alternatives- existing fragments of thought which, when examined, might serve as a framework for the development of a larger theoretical structure”
- Peter Eisenman
From Eisenman's content, he against every one of the arguments on the connection form and function, he wound up his content with a determination of outline a working without usefulness as a top priority may be ideal to accomplish bigger advancement conceivable outcomes. In any case, he didn't state unmistakably in transit of applying his thoughts to his works.
From my perspective, usefulness entirely can't be scorn in architecture in light of the fact that to be a designer of data arrangements is to comprehend the idea of shape taking after function naturally, as an issue of nature, since configuration is about empowering enlightening function. Wright thinks that “Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.” The concept of form and function unity highlights that form is not only based on function, but also limits it, many times strictly. Form follows function or function follow forms are actually exists as a flow rather than a causal relationship. Both authors are having their own understanding on the form and function, and I being neutral on those arguments above. Design is not just seeking after on its cutoff points or transformation of usefulness, however it rises above the edge of time, which makes values over the life expectancy on each structural works.
For instance, there is numerous renovation and conservation projects are progressing in recent years, in light of the fact that the city leaders, modelers and land surveyors saw that the issue of inadequate of land created ineptitude towards over the top improvement. To lessen urban sprawl, more historical buildings have been carried out, the idea of adaptive reuse can be seen connected on a large portion of the legacy structures to recover esteem and give them another life.
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Sekeping Kong Heng, in the charming old town of Ipoh, is the latest addition to the Sekeping family of retreats. It is located in a 3 storey neo-classical building which also houses a famous coffee shop of the same name on the ground floor. All effort has been made to preserve as much of the character of the existing building as possible in contrast to the surrounding new architectural interventions. In addition, an extension has been added at the back, tucked away to reveal an inner courtyard with a dramatic stairway to take guests up to their rooms. Testimony to Ipoh’s decadent past. Kong Heng was used as a hostel to house theatre performers who performed in the adjacent theatre building that was burnt down in the 50s. Now rejuvenated, it is hoped that Sekeping Kong Heng will be able to offer guests a slice of history within a real old town setting which is alive, working hard and real.
sekeping kong heng, ipoh
Architects: Seksan Design
Location: Ipoh, Malaysia
Architect: Seksan Design
Area: 4000.0 ft2
Project Year:2012
“Usefulness & design are not related in problem-solution manner ,”
Richard Hill
"Purpose, Function, Use" these two terms are not the first and the second relationship, but rather in a fastened relationship. Usefulness of architecture is essential, yet it is not settled, it can be changed through time and human needs, however the progressions are as yet human fundamental needs, what is the distinctive is recently the projects recently embed to it and along these lines change and influence the encompassing and client involvement in outcomes.