Form & Function
A co-worker and I were having a conversation today about form vs. function in architectural design. Often times the two don't go hand in hand, but in the case of the Guggenheim Museum in NYC they work in harmony together.
Visually, the building exterior and interior are stunning. It has a monochrome palette but with plenty of layers, lines, and vantage points it's perfect for black and white photography. The design also checks off the boxes as it relates to function. Visitors can start their journey from the bottom or the top via elevator, then all they have to do is wind their way down/up and around a continuous gentle slope and enjoy the art. The glass dome at the top lets in plenty of natural light and it's open concept allows you see into other spaces and follow the flow of people.
I enjoyed the art that was featured during our visit, but I appreciated the structure they were housed in even more because of it's form and function.
Form & Function
A co-worker and I were having a conversation today about form vs. function in architectural design. Often times the two don't go hand in hand, but in the case of the Guggenheim Museum in NYC they work in harmony together.
Visually, the building exterior and interior are stunning. It has a monochrome palette but with plenty of layers, lines, and vantage points it's perfect for black and white photography. The design also checks off the boxes as it relates to function. Visitors can start their journey from the bottom or the top via elevator, then all they have to do is wind their way down/up and around a continuous gentle slope and enjoy the art. The glass dome at the top lets in plenty of natural light and it's open concept allows you see into other spaces and follow the flow of people.
I enjoyed the art that was featured during our visit, but I appreciated the structure they were housed in even more because of it's form and function.