Vitra Seminar House
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Tadao Ando
The research intends to study the use of structure and geometry that create subtle voids and thresholds through out the project. The voids and thresholds seen inside of the seminar house allow a continuos flow between spaces and filtration of light inside. However, the interpretation of the thresholds is unique as it is neither occupiable or a threshold of light.
In this case the definition changes and it is better to examine the threshold as the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction, phenomenon, result, or condition to occur or be manifested.
Program: Seminar House
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Project Completion: 1993
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Architects: Tadao Ando
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Location: Weil am Rhein, Germany
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Hours of operation: Mon- Sun
10:00-6:00
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The images highlight the points of interest in which the large structural walls intersect through out the project. These intersections create a void like system that allow a subtle flow between spaces. The intent of the analysis is to portray the different types of thresholds that can exist. In this project the concrete structures intersect within each other leaving a minimal gap at its perimeters that cause a maximized effect. Although the thresholds can not be occupied, the use of their language allow to project to be unique on its own.
