| Title |
Design Principles and Their Characteristics in Architectural Works of Aires Mateus |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2022.38.3.125 |
| Keywords |
Aires Mateus; Principles of Architectural Design; Subtraction; Connected Voids; Pattern Formation |
| Abstract |
The architectural design methods associated with the architectural works of Manuel and Francisco Aires Mateus were analyzed to understand
the process of its form formation and spatial configuration; there were 22 projects examined and categorized by the types of patterns with
spatial configuration. The results indicated that the basic concepts of Aires Mateus design entailed geometric abstraction, white, natural, and
mass colors, phenomenological atmosphere with natural factors, regionalism, and placeness based on Minimalism. The main design method of
Aires Mateus involved subtraction by trying to develop a solid or void relationship through connecting voids into a complex architectural
pattern with unit formation, repetition, and diverse design factors. The patterns were usually used in elevation and in some cases during plan
design; they were formed with louver, surface, and mass unit. Overall, the architectural design of Aires Mateus can be comprehended through
a multidisciplinary combination of subtraction, connection of voids, and pattern formation. The application of the patternization principle
related to unit formation in the complexity theory reflects a cutting-edge approach in contemporary architecture. |