John Hejduk’s Study On Architectural Form and Function
John Hejduk’s Study On Architectural Form and Function:
Eccentricity is this structure’s main characteristic – a Corbusian – inspired study on the relationship between interior and exterior spaces – named Wall House 2 and located in Groningen, the Netherlands. After 28 years since the original design was completed and one year after the death of its architect - John Hejduk – the Wall House 2 displays the struggle with lack of funding and the result of a hard work underwent by a Netherlands-based studio after the architect’s unexpected death. Many details changed during this time – location, budget, details – but the 2,500 square feet residential structure took on the task of presenting John Hejduk’s vision. Surrealist sculpture merged with cubist paintings and architecture shape a series of public, semi-public and private quarters – as compartmentalized by the owners.
The three-dimensional structure was organized around a central axis of horizontal and vertical planes. Light colors visually separate the volumes while a neutral gray wall captures a stand-still moment in time. A spiral staircase hidden by this wall offers access to the superior volumes and a set of glass partitions connect the front side to the back side. Different vantage points offer different perspectives of the house’s architecture, colors and symbolism – each architectural detail seems to disguise a deeper meaning. The large gray wall and column-supported spaces help fabricate a stunning residence. Inside, the ground floor is occupied by the study, kitchen and dining room, the first floor shelters a bedroom and the living spaces were raised to the top floor. This way, every space has a function embraced by an unusual shape that everyone can enjoy and learn from.
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Eccentricity is this structure’s main characteristic – a Corbusian – inspired study on the relationship between interior and exterior spaces – named Wall House 2 and located in Groningen, the Netherlands. After 28 years since the original design was completed and one year after the death of its architect - John Hejduk – the Wall House 2 displays the struggle with lack of funding and the result of a hard work underwent by a Netherlands-based studio after the architect’s unexpected death. Many details changed during this time – location, budget, details – but the 2,500 square feet residential structure took on the task of presenting John Hejduk’s vision. Surrealist sculpture merged with cubist paintings and architecture shape a series of public, semi-public and private quarters – as compartmentalized by the owners.
The three-dimensional structure was organized around a central axis of horizontal and vertical planes. Light colors visually separate the volumes while a neutral gray wall captures a stand-still moment in time. A spiral staircase hidden by this wall offers access to the superior volumes and a set of glass partitions connect the front side to the back side. Different vantage points offer different perspectives of the house’s architecture, colors and symbolism – each architectural detail seems to disguise a deeper meaning. The large gray wall and column-supported spaces help fabricate a stunning residence. Inside, the ground floor is occupied by the study, kitchen and dining room, the first floor shelters a bedroom and the living spaces were raised to the top floor. This way, every space has a function embraced by an unusual shape that everyone can enjoy and learn from.
You're reading John Hejduk’s Study On Architectural Form and Function originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+
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