Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo
Construction of Incidents
Turin 2019
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Turin, Italy
Chair for Building Typologies
RWTH Aachen
Univ.-Prof. Anne-Julchen Bernhardt
Marius Grootveld
2019
Chair for Building Typologies
RWTH Aachen
Univ.-Prof. Anne-Julchen Bernhardt
Marius Grootveld
2019
The Royal Church of San Lorenzo was designed by the italian architect Guarino Guarini and built between 1668 and 1687. The Church is presenting an elegant ending on the left wing of Piazzetta Reale and makes a fluent transition to Piazza Castello.
One of the main characteristics of the church is the contrast introduced by the rectangular form of the exterior and the extraordinary dynamic of the interior. The inside space is introducing an impression of endless layering embodied into the infinite foldings and numerous ornaments and sculptures.
The aim of this analysis is a profound understanding of the layering. The space is built on the base of a constant continuity which can be found in every single line. Every element exists in a certainrelation to another one. This continuity and interdependence are leading to a great harmony of the interior despite the high number of different components. Similar to Gothic, in Baroque architecture the whole design follows one major logic. This interconnection strengthens the appearance of the building as a whole.
One of the main characteristics of the church is the contrast introduced by the rectangular form of the exterior and the extraordinary dynamic of the interior. The inside space is introducing an impression of endless layering embodied into the infinite foldings and numerous ornaments and sculptures.
The aim of this analysis is a profound understanding of the layering. The space is built on the base of a constant continuity which can be found in every single line. Every element exists in a certainrelation to another one. This continuity and interdependence are leading to a great harmony of the interior despite the high number of different components. Similar to Gothic, in Baroque architecture the whole design follows one major logic. This interconnection strengthens the appearance of the building as a whole.
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