Review and Analysis of Morphing Architecture on the Formation of Rem Koolhaas’s Works (Case study: Porto Music House)

Rezaeian Khah, Bahar; Dasht Gerd, Sara

Review and Analysis of Morphing Architecture on the Formation of Rem Koolhaas’s Works (Case study: Porto Music House)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Bahar Rezaeian khah ¹ ^¶

Sara Dasht Gerd ²

¹ Master of Architecture student, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Unit, Tehran, Iran.

² Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Hashtgerd branch, Hashtgerd, Iran.

Abstract

Architectural concepts have been continuously reviewed and critiqued throughout history. Form, as a fundamental and primary concept of architecture, has always had a direct impact on architects' designs. It reflects the value system and is considered one of the foundational aspects of architecture. The term “morphing” originates from the word “form” and refers to the transformation form from one shape to another while maintaining continuity and adopting a new state. In fact, morphing signifies the transition of geometric shapes. The Porto Music House, designed by Rem Koolhaas, is considered as a case study for examining the morphing architectural style. Koolhaas is an architect known for embracing the impossible, as well as designing and executing diverse buildings in different styles. The Porto Music House is his most successful work and is critically reviewed in this research. This study highlights the significance of exploring how educational services redefine the way audiences interact with cultural institutions and, more broadly, with artistic performance and creativity. The current research investigates morphing architecture and the factors affecting the formation of the Porto Music House. The current research will be redeveloped with descriptive and integrated method of "quantitative" research from theory to case study, "qualitative" from study sample to theory of concepts. The analysis carried out between the morphing principles and the Porto Music House reveals that the design of Casa da Música represents morphing architecture. The elements of this style —such as transformation, continuity, complexity, and integration— can be clearly seen in this building.

Keywords

Form؛ Morphing Architecture؛ Porto Music House؛ Casa da Mú

sica؛ Rem Koolhaas

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Subjects

Architectural Restoration / Historic Preservation

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