Antonio Sant'Elia
Antonio Sante'Elia was an Italian architect was born in April 30, 1960 but sadly died on October 10, 1916. He is said to have been a key member of the Futurist Movement within architecture. He is also said to have been primarily known for his bold sketches and influence on modern architecture.
Antonio was influenced by architects and engineers such as Adolf Loos, Otto Wagner, and Renzo Picasso. These people are who influenced most of the design drawings for a "New City". Also, a lot of the drawing were shown in an exhibition in May/June 1914 at the Famiglia Artistica gallery. Some of Antonio's pieces are said to be on permanent display at Como's art gallery.
Examples of Antonio's work:
His work was quite distinctive at the time and that due to the fact that his designs included many skyscraper buildings with terraces, aerial walkways and bridges which at the time was very exciting because technology and architecture was not as advanced as he envisioned it to be. The reason as to why his works are so futuristic is because he is said to have felt that a break needed to have been taken from the 'architectural styles of the past and historic solutions to urban design'.
Some aspects of Antonio's work is also said to have been influenced by Art Nouveau architect Giuseppe Sommaruga. Antonio's work has influenced many architects, his influence can clearly be seen within the works of architects such as Helmut Jahn and John Portman, and has also influenced filmmakers such as Fritz Lang.
Personally I quite like the way Antonio's work is because its really makes me feel like I should change the way in which I think or see things especially the fact that he portrayed his work in a futuristic manner. The fact that his works were out of the ordinary showed that he was not thinking to really create the same thing as those that were already alive. Although not many of his works were made a reality I still like the fact that his ideas were quite distinct in the aspect of being in the future. If more architects thought the way he did, I feel as though the world would be able advance much quicker.
Antonio was influenced by architects and engineers such as Adolf Loos, Otto Wagner, and Renzo Picasso. These people are who influenced most of the design drawings for a "New City". Also, a lot of the drawing were shown in an exhibition in May/June 1914 at the Famiglia Artistica gallery. Some of Antonio's pieces are said to be on permanent display at Como's art gallery.
Examples of Antonio's work:
His work was quite distinctive at the time and that due to the fact that his designs included many skyscraper buildings with terraces, aerial walkways and bridges which at the time was very exciting because technology and architecture was not as advanced as he envisioned it to be. The reason as to why his works are so futuristic is because he is said to have felt that a break needed to have been taken from the 'architectural styles of the past and historic solutions to urban design'.
Some aspects of Antonio's work is also said to have been influenced by Art Nouveau architect Giuseppe Sommaruga. Antonio's work has influenced many architects, his influence can clearly be seen within the works of architects such as Helmut Jahn and John Portman, and has also influenced filmmakers such as Fritz Lang.
Personally I quite like the way Antonio's work is because its really makes me feel like I should change the way in which I think or see things especially the fact that he portrayed his work in a futuristic manner. The fact that his works were out of the ordinary showed that he was not thinking to really create the same thing as those that were already alive. Although not many of his works were made a reality I still like the fact that his ideas were quite distinct in the aspect of being in the future. If more architects thought the way he did, I feel as though the world would be able advance much quicker.
