Concepts

Daniel Libeskind:

- A harsh collision of axes and linearity emerges into a network of disoriented movement through the internal space.

- The geometric and angular exist in contrast to the momochromatic and monolothic, this disorientation revealed by precis openings and skewed paths of light.

- Architectural originality and futurism can be achieved by breaking rectilinear and euclidean rules of geometry, creating a creative adventure between function and experience.

- A process of interlocking connects two different forms, yet the resulting spaces are unpredictable, and the experience can be chaotic.

-  A bold composition that is absent of discernible sides can engage with the landscape and provide moments of viewing the architecture in different ways. 

- An iconic and unprecedented architecture should be shared with the rest of the public realm, to act as a catalyst and converge sorrunding public spaces. 

Hans Scharoun:

- A collision of textures and geometry results in a layered effect that create distinction between spatial foreground and background.  

- Kinks in layers and the breaking of repetition breaks open the solid, and liberates the spaces.

- The interplay between curved and straight surfaces creates an unsettling experience of movement and chaos that tapers, accelerates, and decelerates. 

- The play between mass and void harnesses a harmonious relationship between internal and external spaces. 

- Individual, unique entities can be arranged to work harmoniously to contribute to a whole.

- Simplification of the exterior leads to an appreciation of the interior and the program structure.