EXP 2 Inspiration

Eero Saarinen, Water Tower

I find this image to be really powerful. It shows so much detail in the construction. It was built in 1945 and it is so ahead of it's time in the material and style. Based on the 3 of Saarinen's images below you can see the same line work and curves. 

Eero Saarinen, Grand Central Terminal

Advanced construction techniques and a futuristic feel. Someone described the space as "going on forever" which is a nice idea to incorporate to his monument. Integrating curved lines through the central structure of my monument to pay tribute to this idea.

Eero Saarinen with Florence Knoll, Tulip Chair 

Famous for his furniture as well. This form is seen in his buildings. I am inspired by this form and will be using similar styled lines for the base of the monument. The whole purpose of this form is to alleviate clutter. It is moulded from a single material - again advanced construction techniques.

Herzog & De Meuron, Tate Modern

 I will be using the curves from Herzog and de Meuron in my staircase for the outside of the monument.  I really like the contrast between the width and heaviness of the concrete against the light and fine balustrade. I would like to incorporate this contrast in the monument. 

Herzog & De Meuron, Young Museum

I like how Herzog and de Meuron join the edges of the building. It almost becomes a sleeve for the frame, like a stretched material. Love love love their staircases! 

Herzog & De Meuron, Vitra Haus

Love this staircase! Again adopting the heavy concrete against the fine balustrade. As the Vitra Haus aims to showcase household objects the concept of this building integrates the archetypal theme of a house and stacked volumes. This idea will be integrated in my monument.