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ARREOLA, TRILZ ARIS MILO D. |1-D
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
NEUST – SUMACAB
SECTION: 1-D
SUBJECT: THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2
ACTIVITY NO: Research Work no. 1
TITLE: Contemporary Architecture
DUE: FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Web Source/s:
https://gohighbrow.com/contemporary-architecture/
https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-contemporary-architecture-4769079
https://architecturequote.com/amazing-contemporary-architects/
https://architecturequote.com/amazing-contemporary-architects/
https://www.enforex.com/culture/ciudad-artes-ciencias.html
https://architectuul.com/architecture/kunsthaus-bregenz
https://archeyes.com/sanaa-garden-house/
STUDENT: Trilz Aris Milo D. Arreola
INSTRUCTOR: AR. April Rose Gan

INTRODUCTION
Why is it that when we hear contemporary architecture we tend to define
it as modern architecture? Sometimes we always get mistaken to identify the
two mentioned styles even though they show both styles do not have similarities.
The term “modern” is often mistaken for contemporary. People sometimes use
these terms interchangeably, but the two styles are different. Modern
architecture began at the turn of the 20th century and lasted through the mid-
20th century. While modern design potentially helps shape contemporary
architecture, this style is of the present day and aspires to present a fresh
perspective. so what really is contemporary architecture, Contemporary
architecture is the movement where modern styles blend, sharing various
features. And these styles rely on fewer classicized building ideas. The term
'contemporary' may have been misplaced. This is because it can still describe
buildings that are almost eight decades old. On simple terms Contemporary
architecture is the movement where modern styles blend, sharing various
features
HISTORY
Contemporary architecture technically includes all the buildings of

today, but a historical style has emerged in the second half of the 20th century
that is distinguishing itself from the modern architectural style of the early 20th
century. The global economy and international cooperation that exploded after
World War II has greatly affected artistic influences around the world, and
contemporary architecture is marked by this both this transcontinentalism and a
sense of placelessness, as well as an attempt to make structures integral to their
surrounding environments. In an extension of the modernists’ attempts to
combine the outdoors and indoors, contemporary designers have taken the
concept to new extremes, including an emphasis on using natural lighting and
materials. Rooftop and balcony gardens are now commonly added to city-
trapped skyscrapers and contemporary city residential buildings are often
centralized around courtyards full of live vegetation.
With the dawn of the computer and the new technological advantages
it provides to all aspects of human life, architects have taken advantage of
computer-aided drafting programs to experiment with line, shape, and form like
never before. Contemporary architecture is largely marked by use of curvilinear,
asymmetrical designs that would require complex mathematical calculations
without the use of computers. Repeating precise geometric patterns often found
in nature, such as the double-helix spiral and the sine wave, are combined with
unexpected architectural achievements, such as inverting a building so it is
“standing on its head.” An element of postmodern architecture some call
“deconstructionist,” these are intended to shock onlookers and have grown out
of 20th-century scientific discoveries and the use of the computer as a design
tool. Toward the end of the 20th century, people began to be concerned with
the sustainability and environmental impact of their living. One of the most
recent distinguishing features of contemporary building design is the use of
repurposed materials, design elements that reduce energy use and waste, and
sourcing from local businesses to reduce energy consumption during the
building’s construction.
Architecture Characteristics
Contemporary architecture is a free-for-all, but here are some key elements that
might help you identify a contemporary building in the wild:
 Curved lines
 Rounded forms
 Unconventional volumes
 Asymmetry
 Free-form shapes
 Open floor plans
 Large, abundant windows
 Green roofs, living walls
 Integration into the surrounding landscape
 Integrated smart home technology
 Integrated customizable LED lighting
5 Building Examples
1. The Blue Planet, Copenhagen by 3XN
The Blue Planet is the largest aquarium in Europe, containing 7 million

liters of water, 53 aquariums and displays and over 450 different species of fish
and sea creatures. However, it is the design, rather than the size, which really
distinguishes The Blue Planet. The building is designed to mimic the swirling fluidity
of the ocean through a series of curved wings. Seen from above, The Blue Planet
is designed to look like a whirlpool, while the exterior is clad in a shimmering fish-
scale-like aluminum.
2. Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles by Frank Gehry

The Disney Concert Hall is one of the most iconic and polarizing buildings
ever built. This mini-Guggenheim actually predates its more famous Bilbao
counterpart in concept; the end result is a stunning piece of architecture,
emblematic of Gehry’s post-structuralism aesthetic with its weird blend of
geometric shapes and sweeping metallic surfaces.
3. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Baku by Zaha Hadid Architects
Perhaps Zaha Hadid’s most iconic building, the Heydar Aliyev Cultural
Center may not have a particularly catchy name, but its design is unforgettable.
The 619,000-square-foot design is a fluid, free-flowing marvel of a building which
blends organically with the surrounding space
4. The Jewish Museum, by Daniel Libeskind
The Jewish Museum in Berlin was Libeskind’s first major international

success. Liebeskind designed this museum with the wish to tell the story of the
German-Jewish history, rather than simply designing a building. Each individual
visiting the museum can have different interpretations, but most experience a
feeling of disorientation or insecurity.
5. Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art by Richard Meier
Incorporating natural daylight and the color white is the standard, and
order and geometry weigh very heavily in the compositions. In both the form
and placement of a construction, Meier takes a close look at the context it will
be situated in, to enhance the dialogue between the building and its
environment. With the increasing demand on sustainability within design and
architecture, also the Richard Meier & Partners Architects company tries to
incorporate new technologies and materials that are less demanding on the
planet’s resources.
Architects and the buildings where the style was applied
1. Norman Foster – 30 St Mary Axe

30 St Mary Axe is generated by a radial plan, its energy-conscious
enclosure resolves walls and roof into a continuous triangulated skin, allowing
column-free floor space, light and views. The double-glazed cladding sits outside
of the structural grid shell. The tower's diagonally braced structure allows column-
free floor space and a fully glazed facade, which opens up the building to light
and views
2. Renzo Piano –The Shard
The Shard was conceived as a building with multiple uses: a vertical city
where people could live, work and relax. The building also features a
sophisticated form of glazing features facades of angled glass panes that reflect
sunlight and the sky above, so the building appears to blend into the sky and
changes with the seasons and weather.
3. Santiago Calatrava – City of Arts and Sciences
This incredible collection of buildings houses some of the world's most

cutting edge science and art exhibits and showcases Santiago Calatrava's
exceptional ability to express what is inside a building through its exterior design.
Calatrava chose to include an abundance of water in his design to complete his
full vision for each building and add a magical touch to the futuristic style of the
whole place. The visitor not only admires the building itself, but its reflection in the
water below is what completes the full picture.
4. Peter Zumthor – The Kunsthaus Bregenz
The Kunsthaus Bregenz (KUB) was designed by Peter Zumthor and stands
like a box of light on the shores of Lake Constance. It features a glass and
concrete construction which has received multiple distinctions for its construction
method. It is an example of architectural minimalism. Its inner light is ever-
changing, depending on the type of exhibition installed inside, the time of the
day and the colour of the sky. The building was designed to catch light with all of
its surface and then distribute it into the three levels of the gallery space plus the
ground floor.
5. Ryue Nishizawa – The Garden and House
The entirety is a wall-less transparent building designed to provide an

environment with maximum sunlight despite the dark site conditions. This Tokyo
five-storey townhouse by Japanese architect Ryue Nishizawa is fronted by a
stack of gardens. Gardens are interspersed with rooms on each of the four floors
of the building, creating a screen of plants that mask the facade from the eyes
of passing strangers. Glazed walls beyond protect the interior from the elements.
PHILOSOPHIES/DICTUMS
“Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled

in the light.”
-Le Corbusier
“My house is my refuge, an emotional piece of architecture, not a cold piece of
convenience.”
-Luis Barragan
“I try to give people a different way of looking at their surroundings. That's art to
me.’’
-Maya Lin

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Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ARREOLA, TRILZ ARIS MILO D. |1-D

SUBJECT: THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2

ACTIVITY NO: Research Work no. 1

TITLE: Contemporary Architecture

DUE: FEBRUARY 17, 2023

STUDENT: Trilz Aris Milo D. Arreola

INSTRUCTOR: AR. April Rose Gan

Contemporary architecture technically includes all the buildings of

1. The Blue Planet, Copenhagen by 3XN

The Blue Planet is the largest aquarium in Europe, containing 7 million

2. Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles by Frank Gehry

3. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Baku by Zaha Hadid Architects

4. The Jewish Museum, by Daniel Libeskind

The Jewish Museum in Berlin was Libeskind’s first major international

5. Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art by Richard Meier

Architects and the buildings where the style was applied

1. Norman Foster – 30 St Mary Axe

2. Renzo Piano –The Shard

This incredible collection of buildings houses some of the world's most

4. Peter Zumthor – The Kunsthaus Bregenz

5. Ryue Nishizawa – The Garden and House

The entirety is a wall-less transparent building designed to provide an

“Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled

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