Many architects and designers have made a huge impact on how we see architecture today. Aesthetically, structurally, externally and internally. Many design movements have occurred since 190, each with their distinctive identities and qualities.
The arts and crafts movement from 1880 - 1910 was partly initiated by William Morris. The movement expressed simple forms using true craftsmanship and skill with traditional ideas and materials. For example handcrafted wooden window frames and traditional brickwork. At the time the Victorian era of architecture was still present but consisted of many styles. The Arts and Crafts were a side step form the industrial design and gothic influenced pieces creating a new idea inspiring decorative arts, domestic design and architecture.
I like the Arts and Crafts movement as it consists of more traditional methods and ideas. Some quite beautiful pieces have been designed and made with obvious care and attention. Although simple forms were generally used, the detail in the design is quite beautiful.
Throughout history, the development in design has increased significantly. Construction methods have developed in particular, Le Corbusier designed the Domino effect allowing architects to design new styles of building and aesthetics. Frank Llyod Wright integrated new technology using steel to cover large planes, instead of bricks and plaster. He also used open plain glass which can be seen in lots of architecture today.
The program for the term looks very interesting and I am looking forward to looking at various movements, architects and buildings some of which I have learnt about before and some I don't know much about. It is always helpful to look at the relationship in work throughout history and the effects it had at the time and how it does today. Robert Venturi's Post Modern house he designed for his mother in 1961 had a very symmetrical exterior, although often distorted. Venturi had a 'cut and paste' attitude to his work and mixed his ideas with the influences and design aspects from the past, such as the Porta Pia by Michaelangelo and Luigi Moretti's apartment, both in Rome.
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