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Spatial Transparency in Architecture: Light, Layering, and Porosity book cover

1st Edition

Spatial Transparency in Architecture Light, Layering, and Porosity

By Camilo Rosales Copyright 2023
284 Pages 161 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

284 Pages 161 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

284 Pages 161 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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This volume explores the concept of "spatial transparency"; a form of spatial continuity that articulates depth through permeable, layered, or porous three-dimensional organizations where interstitial light is present. Although transparency is a concept largely associated with the modern movement, the use of glazed components, and twentieth-century architectural discourse, spatial transparency is... Read more

List of Figures

Acknowledgements

Spatial Transparency in Architecture: Light, Layering, and Porosity Introduction Essays

PART I Spatial Transparency in Massive Opaque Assemblies

1. Densely Pillared and/or Arcaded Spaces: Great Mosque of Cordoba / New Interpretations

2. Carved-Out Volumes: Chillida Spaces / Zumthor’s Thermal Baths Vals

3. Pierced Layers: Soane’s House-Museum / Loos’ Villa Müller

4. Courtyards and Light Wells: Lingering Garden / Luigi Bocconi University

5. Layered Aerial Stairs, Ramps, and Bridges: Centro Cultural Sao Paulo / Morphosis’ Perot Museum

PART II Spatial Transparency in Skeletal and Lacy Assemblies

6. Layered Frameworks: Yoshijima House / Fujimoto’s House NA

7. Layered and/or Porous Screens: Oxford Museum / Kengo Kuma’s SunnyHills

8. Weblike Structures: Munich Olympic Park / Beijing National Stadium

PART III Spatial Transparency in Glass Assemblies

9. Layered Glass Organizations: Cartier Foundation / Toledo Glass Museum

PART IV Spatial Transparency in Hybrid Systems

10. Hybrid Spatial Configurations: Rudolph’s Penthouse / Madrid Barajas Airport

Corollary: Investigations in "Spacescapes"

Conclusion

Index

Biography

Camilo Rosales is a registered Architect in the states of New York and Florida and a Professor at Florida International University. He studied Architecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (Master in Architecture II in Building Design), and at The University of Texas at Austin (Master in Architecture I; Bachelor of Architecture). Before starting his own practice, he worked in New York for I.M. Pei and Partners and Skidmore Owings and Merrill; he also worked for Arquitectonica in Miami. As a practicing professional, Rosales has received design and teaching awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and his personal work has been published in architectural journals and periodicals in several countries. He has also contributed, chaired, and helped organize a variety of public lectures in national and international conferences related to design, architectural theory, and environmental issues.

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