Reminds me of Yamasaki’s design for the original World Trade Center buildings in New York, where a substantial amount of the load was put into the outer frame of the building, allowing for a more open, column-free floor space. Also gothic cathedrals, where external supports were used for the same reason
That’s a good point on Yamasaki. His later career was in search of materials and engineering that would allow for open interior spaces. The idea of column-free spaces is a defining characteristic of modernism.
Reminds me of Yamasaki’s design for the original World Trade Center buildings in New York, where a substantial amount of the load was put into the outer frame of the building, allowing for a more open, column-free floor space. Also gothic cathedrals, where external supports were used for the same reason
That’s a good point on Yamasaki. His later career was in search of materials and engineering that would allow for open interior spaces. The idea of column-free spaces is a defining characteristic of modernism.
Mies's creations is a resting spot for architect's eyes in this world of excessively decorated spaces
His looks gotten very dated