Hugo Haring.AKADEMIE DER DER - Distinguished Encoding Rules KUNSTE Organic functionalist func·tion·al·ism n. 1. The doctrine that the function of an object should determine its design and materials. 2. A doctrine stressing purpose, practicality, and utility. 3. Hugo Haring (1882-1958) remains a mysterious figure among Berlin architects of the '20s and '30s. Although he was a highly influential theorist within the avant-garde, particularly among its functionalist faction, few of his buildings were ever realized. Today Haring's historical influence is recognized, but his doctrine involving the indigenous, organic creation of form stands in need of explication ex·pli·cate tr.v. ex·pli·cat·ed, ex·pli·cat·ing, ex·pli·cates To make clear the meaning of; explain. See Synonyms at explain. [Latin explic . Drawn from the AdK's Haring archive--and organized by director Matthias Schirren-the exhibition includes 200 drawings, six architectural models An architectural model is a tangible representation of a structure (typically a scale model) built to communicate design ideas to clients, owners, committees, customers, and the general public. , numerous photographs, and works by Haring's contemporaries (Gabo, Hoch). A substantial catalogue is planned. June 15-Aug. 5. |
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