| Title |
A Study on the Characteristics of Minimal Architecture and Literal Space |
| Abstract |
It opposition to the visual luxury of Post modern Architecture, a new tendency characterized as `simplicity` emerged in architecture. It seems clear that such a tendency, so called Minimal Architecture, has risen as a reaction to the surfeit of sign and the mixture of languages generated by Postmodernism. This new simplicity is also related to the tradition of Modern Architecture and the Minimal Art Movement is 1960`s. They adopted simple primary Volume to avoid the main fluence on the already chaotic urban environment. As a result, a strong monumentality is achieved. The main interests for `minimal` architects seem to be the making of simple structure and the repetition of modular elements to achieve an economic and efficient construction method. Transparent and honest expression is preferred instead of attaching another ornament skin on to the skeleton of the architecture. |