Exp 2- concepts

Zaha Hadid:

1. Her designs are creative and not a follower of any style or school.
2. Fluid forms are used to emphasize modern life.
3. The shape of a building is to reform the space without obeying any principles.
4. Unconventional and circular forms are used to create abstraction,
5. A building is not only about shelter, but also pleasure.


Herzog and de Meuron:

1. Their buildings are usually decorated with rectangles or complex or dynamic geometrics.
2. They use innovative materials to explore unfamiliar relationships.
3. Glass facade is used to catch the reflections of surrounding environment.
4.Shapes of stacked volumes are used to create an acceptable image of a house.
5.They use copied forms but make little differences to make their builings look rhythmic.