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Achyut Kanvinde-The Functionalist Architect

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  Achyut P. Kanvinde (1916 –2002), the Indian architect with functionalist approaches with elements of Brutalist architecture. He was born in Achra, in Konkan region of Maharashtra in 1916. He believed that a grid of columns forming a matrix giving structural and spatial aspect would turn a design more sophisticated and faceted. ·        1935: Studied architecture under Claude Batley in Sir J. J School of Arts ·        1945: Completed Masters from Harvard, student of Walter Gropius (Thesis on Science Laboratories) ·        1947: Chief Architect of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) ·        1955: Formed Kanvinde and Rai LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS ·         1976: Received the Padma Shree ·         1974-75: Became the president of IIA (Indian Institute of Architects) ·         1985: Winner of IIA “Baburao Mhatre Gold Medal” ·         1993: Awarded the Great Masters Award from JK Industries Ltd ·         Part of the jury on the competition for Indira
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Art Deco

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Style Moderne, popular as the “Art Deco” movement was based on visual arts, architecture and  design, first appeared in France just before World War I. This movement influenced the buildings, furniture, jewellery, fashion, cars, movies theatres, trains and everyday objects. Art Deco was a blend of modern styles, fine craftsmanship and rich materials which represented luxury, glamour and exuberant faith in social and technological progress. Rich colours, bold geometric shapes and lavish ornamentation marked the style. The rise of new materials and technologies gave way for this style, especially reinforced concrete. With the discovery of the use of a mesh of iron rods in concrete to strengthen it and use it to build various buildings, Art Deco started to flourish as it was easier to make different forms with concrete. ART DECO TIMELINE ·        1920s- The style was first applied to public and commercial buildings. It was rarely used to designed  individual homes but the style adap
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POST MODERNISM VS DECONSTRUCTIVISM

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  Postmodern style of architecture emerged in the 1960s, it was the reaction against austerity, formality, lack of variety in Modern Architecture, especially International Style. Modernism suffered gradual crisis after1945. Science, technology, reason showed its destructive side and resulted in the loss of faith among people, this gave way to a new style of architecture, i.e., Post Modern Architecture. This style opposed the modernist preoccupation with the purity of form and techniques by embracing diversity and eradicating divisions between art, popular culture and media. Deconstructivism literally translates into “breaking down”, this style of architecture does not follow the rules of classical architecture. This style appeared in the 1980s and was a part of Post Modern Architecture. This style is characterised by the absence of harmony, continuity and symmetry. Deconstructivism views architecture in bits and pieces has no visual logic and appears to be made up of abstract forms
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FRANK LLYOD WRIGHT

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  Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1956), an American architect, interior designer, writer and educator, had a creative period of 70 years. He designed 1141 structures of which 532 were completed by his death. His philosophy was to design structures in harmony with humanity and its environment and is best exemplified by “Falling Waters (1935)”, best all-time work of American Architecture. Born on June 8, 1867, in the town of Richland Center, Wisconsin, Frank was always interested in making structures with wooden building blocks which came in different geometrical shapes, this geometrical clarity can be seen in his buildings. Wright attended Madison High School, but there is no evidence he graduated. In 1886, he was admitted to University of Wisconsin-Madison,  as a special student, but left in 1887 without taking a  degr ee a n d moved to Chicago and joined an architectural firm, Joseph Lyman Silsbee, later he worked for A dler and Sullivan.   Wright played a key rol
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Modern Architecture v/s Vernacular Architecture

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Like any other discipline, architecture has evolved according to the needs of the people and the availability of materials. In this process of evolution, two famous styles came into the limelight, one being vernacular architecture and the other being modern architecture. Though both the styles have their timelines of origins, both are being followed to date.  Vernacular Architecture  reflects the environment, culture, social, religious, and geological contexts and uses specific native architectural practices. It involves an ethical commitment to the local people, location, and cultural tradition.  Modern Architecture  uses simple forms with no unnecessary articulation. It encompasses angular frames, upholstery and artwork, abstract and geometric patterns. Though both have their benefits, both have different paths. Some of the points are given below: Eco-friendly : Although vernacular architecture uses local eco-friendly building materials drastic climate changes are a threat
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