In the field of architecture, verticality is often considered the ultimate achievement, the culmination of various attempts, experiments, conceptual speculations, and styles. Architects such as Yona friedman, Rem Koolhaas, Peter Cook have investigated this concept resulting in questionable outcomes. Our analysis explores their work, examining its pure geometry with speculative experimentation.
This concept is exemplified by buildings such as the CCTV- Loop in Beijing, Ville Spatial-Grid in France, and The Blowout Village-Expansive.
Rows 1-2: The CCTV-Loop buildings in Beijing emphasize alter-verticality through their distinctive looped form.The two towers are connected by a horizontal and diagonal section, forming a continuous loop that creates a vertical urban landscape. This design approach challenges the traditional horizontal layout of buildings and instead emphasizes a dynamic verticality that maximizes the use of space while also creating a striking visual presence in the city.
Rows 3-4: In the Ville Spatiale-Grid buildings designed by Yona Friedman, alter-verticality is emphasized through a modular and adaptable grid system. The buildings themselves are designed as a series of interconnected modules that can be arranged and rearranged to create a variety of different spaces and configurations. This modularity emphasizes the verticality of the buildings, allowing for a more efficient use of space while also responding to the changing needs of the inhabitants.
Rows 5-6: In the Blowout Village, alter-verticality is emphasized through the use of expansive, multi-story buildings that respond to
the challenges of natural disasters such as hurricanes. The architecture is characterized by a modular and adaptable approach that allows each home and public space to be easily reconfigured and reinforced in response to changing conditions. The multi-story buildings in the Blowout Village create a vertical urban landscape that maximizes the use of space while also promoting efficiency and sustainability. By emphasizing alter- verticality through expansive and adaptable buildings, the Blowout Village demonstrates the potential of innovative design to create sustainable and disaster-resilient communities.
