Spiral geometry applied in space: the case of the National Museum of Western Art (1959)
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https://doi.org/10.51359/2595-0797.2019.241308Keywords:
Spiral, Space Syntax, Le Corbusier, Art MuseumsAbstract
This paper aims to discuss the peculiarities of the spiral geometry, particularly its implications when applied to the design of built environments. The case study we present is the National Museum of Western Art, which was designed by Le Corbusier, opening its doors in 1959. The museum represents the materialization of the architect's ideas regarding the spatial configuration in the form of a spiral applied to art museums. We adopt the space syntax theory (HILLIER and HANSON, 2003; HILLIER, 1986) and its instrumentalization through axial lines and convex spaces analyses to verify the extent to which the spatial configuration might influence the visitor’s experience from the point of view of their movement and visibility in space. As a contribution, in a broad spectrum, we hope to cast light on the understanding of design solutions employed in modern architecture and, specifically, the spatial attributes related to the museum’s spiralling layout.References
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