Vanna Venturi Precedent Study

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Vanna Venturi Precedent Study

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CU Boulder Architecture Studio 2018

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Diagrams of Architectural Aspects

Orthographic Drawings & Diagrams

Venturi chose to put a large beam and arch above the door that do not add to the building’s structural integrity. Through examining the floor plans of the building, it was clear that he played with contrast and scale within the interior as well, manipulating the circulation so that the building consists of large rooms and small, narrow doors that connect them

This precedent study examined the Vanna Venturi House, designed by Robert Venturi for his mother, Vanna Venturi. Venturi was and still is considered the “father of postmodernism” as it is clear through his use of design elements on the facade that are not structurally relevant to the house itself. He also played with size, scale, and contrast and symbolism of different aspects of the design.

The Study

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Orthographic Drawings of Existing House

Final Drawing: Architectural Concepts