Architecture CodeX #52 Palazetto Dello Sport, Rome by Pier Luigi Nervi

THE LAST MASTER BUILDER Architecture CodeX looks at the works of Pier Luigi Nervi, the Italian master-builder and his innovative use of ferro-cement, creating dynamic structures.

[@susieare]

"The columns from the outside and the ceiling you see from the inside is the structure, and not some decorative element. Beauty is not attached to it. The building is about Truth; the response to the immutable forces of gravity and from that Truth, Beauty is derived." I love this quote! I'm glad my architecture tutors dragged us out to see this building when we were in Rome. This brings back good memories!

[@sbriks]

One terminal was demolished in Newark Airport.. an iconic landmark inspired by Nervi..

[@architecturecodex9818]

Thanks. Do you have more information on this?

[@sbriks]

The online information is mostly about the new terminal.. very little on the lost landmark... the Nervi foundation website links him to the 1970's terminals.. I started researching last night..hoping to find more over the next few weeks.

[@timothyjudd7918]

Thank you for this fascinating update!

[@architecturecodex9818]

Appreciate your feedback.

[@jorgevillavicencio427]

Michael, I was wondering how you feel about interjecting modern architecture into an older, more classically styled construction. I'm a bit divided on this issue. From a non professional perspective, I think there's a very thin line between functional and esthetic incorporation and egocentric capriciousness. By the way, the moment you mentioned the the words of Jesus presented in the Gospel of John, you've gained a friend for life. God Bless you and your family.

[@architecturecodex9818]

I think it can work to mix modern and traditional but it is hard if the architect does not understand and respecct both. See this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2W0lWOVebV2nbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2W0lWOVebV2nbs

[@jorgevillavicencio427]

@@architecturecodex9818 thank you, Michael. That's very interesting. Honestly, I wasn't on board with the glass pyramid at the Louvre, but I now understand it much better, and I agree with the decision to incorporate it into the palace. On the same topic, I also agree with how out of place and incongruent the Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame is. Good learning, thank you. You have a large volume of work on your channel. It'll take me some time to explore but I'm eager to learn more.

[@he11ange1]

Can you make an episode and Dulles airport and its cantilever roof designed by Eero Saarinen? I am very interested about how to make a large space without supporting column in the middle.

[@architecturecodex9818]

Good suggestion. I try to mix up the kinds of buildings, locations and architects. But Eero is a favorite. I have one coming up soon on his lesser known Miller House, but I will get to Dulles eventually. Long spans are a challenge and I expect to address that in other videos too. Thanks for watching and commenting!