[BIFE ENG ver.] The function of the facade 2/3

3) Social context and architect's design intention

 

Facade's social context

Facade as architect's design intention

 

The facade has a strong relationship with society and also its architectural elements where architects' design intentions are strongly revealed. The facade of the building is open to everyone and social understanding is essential. The facade that doesn't fit in with the surrounding buildings, or that looks ugly to people, is the facade that failed to understand the social context.

 

However, like the second sketch, suddenly a strange facade may be built. As previously discussed, the facade is a relatively free component that does not directly carry the load of the building. As it has relatively fewer restrictions, the architect's design intentions and individuality are easily revealed through façade. Although the architect's design will be evaluated by numerous institutions and deliberations.