The Salk Institute
is simple in its design both inside and outside on the courtyard. Since it
lacks specific design and motifs, I decided to pick and imagine what could be
used as a motif in the Salk Institute. I decided that something similar to the Greek
Key would work well in the area. The simple straight lines appear on the
travertine courtyard as well as the entrances that line the courtyard area. The
square design I created allows the simplicity of the space to continue but
maintain the straight lines. The entire space is consistent with using
geometric shapes like squares and rectangles.
The
simplicity and stone of the space appears to give off a more masculine look.
The focus is for those who are at the science institute to find and start a cure
to diseases. The Salk was built and designed by all men and at the beginning of
the time in 1957, only men worked and spent time at the science lab.
The
man contacted to deign the Salk Institute, Louis Kahn, focused to design a
simple but inspiring building; specifically, spiritually inspiring. He made the
building two symmetrical bases with two identical sides separated by a
courtyard. He took advantage of all the natural light used, the simple scene,
and perfect location along the Pacific Ocean. He intended to create a calm,
serene feel within the middle of the symmetry. He creates a mind, spiritual,
and intellectual retreat with his simple design point towards nature.
The
craft and building of the Salk Institute was a focus on the symmetry and nature
aspects. There is a symmetrical balance, as mentioned above, that is made even
more clear with the water feature that lines the middle of the travertine
courtyard. The water feature lines up almost perfectly with the sun. This
allows the focus of the people to look towards nature and the Pacific Ocean so
they are reminded of how small they are compared to the vast ocean. The space
also strives to make the people become ‘one with the ocean.’
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