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A Study on the Typological Characteristics of Aalto's Library Design  

Chung, Tae-Yong (건국대학교 건축전문대학원)
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Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal / v.19, no.2, 2010 , pp. 33-41 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the typological characteristics of Alvar Aalto's library design. The unique characteristics of Aalto's architecture are the result of accommodating Modern architecture with regional qualities of Finland. Besides this, Aalto's typological approach in design made his color. The library might be the best example for understanding his design approach in that he showed 3 main features of type; wholeness, self-control and transformation. He established architectural types in his 30s through Viipuri public library and developed so-called fan type library plan. Aalto's library type is not a simple copy of exterior and interior form. It acts as a principle of configuration of his library architecture and applied to the building. Therefore, Aalto's library architecture can be recognized as the results of typological design approach in that it shows the transformation of type in according to factors including site, size, region and cultural tradition. In conclusion, Aalto's libraries reveal the typological characteristics in the field of building layout, dynamic space and the effective use of light.
Keywords
Alvar Aalto; Library Architecture; Typological Approach;
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