Abstract
In his work, Utzon displays a Nordic sensibility to nature and integrity of design that strives for the attainment of quality in architecture and design, through the simple, honest yet noble synthesis of form, material and function, motivated by social values. To this essentially regional response, Utzon combines a fascination for the architectural legacies of foreign cultures. These influences include the architecture of the ancient Mayan civilisation, as well as that of China and Japan. Moreover Utzon is deeply influenced by the Islamic world, Isfahan particularly providing inspiration for the Sydney Opera House, the Bank Melli in Tehran and Kuwait National Assembly.
It is Utzon's ability to achieve a poetic, often monumental and iconic, yet always locally sensitive architecture while subtly utilizing and expanding the meaning of global transcultural influences. He thereby establishes precedents for, and a direct influence upon, subsequent developments within contemporary regional architecture.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Regional Architecture and Identity in the Age of Globelization |
Editors | Jamal Al-Qawasmi, Abdesselem Mahmoud, Ali Djerbi |
Volume | I |
Publisher | CSAAR - The Center for study of architecture in the Arab Region |
Publication date | 2008 |
Pages | 67-79 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-9957-8602-2-6 |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | International Conference of the The Center for study of architecture in the Arab Region (CSAAR 2007) - Tunis, Tunisia Duration: 13 Nov 2007 → 15 Nov 2007 Conference number: 2 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference of the The Center for study of architecture in the Arab Region (CSAAR 2007) |
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Number | 2 |
Country/Territory | Tunisia |
City | Tunis |
Period | 13/11/2007 → 15/11/2007 |
Keywords
- Jørn Utzon
- Alvar Aalto
- Louis Kahn
- Bagsværd Church
- Sydney Opera House
- Kenneth Frampton
- Critical Regionalism