Content
Introduction
Context/Abstract 02
Need for Study 03
Aim 04
Research Question 04
Methodology 04
Scope and Limitation 04
Overview 05
Case Study 1 : Brion-Vega Cemetery by Carlo Scarpa
1.1 Influences on works of Carlo Scarpa 08
1.2 Organization of built forms 11
1.3 Circulation and form of movement 13
1.4 Form of elements 14
1.4.1 Circular shape 14
1.4.2 Vesica Piscis shape 15
1.4.3 Omega shape 16
1.4.4 Stepped form 16
1.4.5 Inclined form 18
1.5 Impact of materials on spatial qualities 20
1.5.1 Water Pool 20
1.5.2 Meditation Pavilion 20
1.5.3 Chapel 21
1.6 Inference 22
Case Study 2 : San Cataldo Cemetery by Aldo Rossi
2.1 Reflection on works of Aldo Rossi 39
2.1.1 Brief - “Architecture of the city” 42
2.2 Organization of the built form 44
2.2.1 Design as a whole 44
2.2.2 Similarity with Piranesi Map 45
2.2.3 Continuing language of the existing surrounding 45
2.3 Sequence of activity and approaches 46
2.3.1 Entrance to the cemetery 47
2.4 Aesthetics in form of elements 48
2.4.1 Ossuary – Square form 48
2.4.2 Communal grave – Conical form 49
2.4.3 Triangular footprint and U – shaped building 50
2.5 Impact of materials on Spatial Qualities 51
2.6 Inference 53
Case Study 3 : Igualada Cemetery by Enric Miralles
3.1 Influences on works of Enric Miralles 69
3.2 Formation of building 72
3.3 Circulation and form of movement 74
3.4 Form of elements 76
3.4.1 Burial Niches 76
3.4.2 Modular Repetition 76
3.5 Impact of materials on spatial qualities 78
3.6 Inference 81
Observations 97
Bibliography 105
Image credits 107