The weight of LIGHT: Alvaro Siza’s triangular prism in the library of FAUP, Portugal

Figures & data

Figure 1. The shadow in Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE (Source: Roland Halbe, 2017)

Figure 2. The intensity in the Church of Light, Osaka, Japan (Source: Richard C. Levene, 1994)

Figure 3. Abundant colors in Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamp, France (Source: Jim Lane, 2015)

Figure 4. Site plan of FAUP

(Source: Drawn by the Author).

Figure 5. Faculty complex Sketch by Alvaro Siza (Source: El Croquis Alvaro Siza 1958–2000, 2005)

Figure 6. Exterior view of the library of FAUP

(Source: Alvaro SIZA, 2008).

Figure 7. Library sketch

(Source: Alvaro SIZA, 2008).

Figure 8. Library of FAUP (Source: El Croquis Alvaro Siza 1958–2000, 2005)

Figure 9. Container size

(Source: Drawn by the Author)

Figure 10. Container shape

(Source: Drawn by the Author).

Figure 11. Transparent glass in Louvre Pyramid (Source: Jianmin Huang, 1996)

Figure 12. Obscured glass in the library

(Source: El Croquis Alvaro Siza 1958–2000, 2005).

Figure 13. Longitudinal section

(Source: Drawn by the Author).

Figure 14. The location of openings

(Source: Drawn by the Author).

Figure 15. Openings in the roof and wall

(Source: Rui Morais de Sousa, 1993).

Figure 16. Cross sections

(Source: Drawn by the Author).

EL Croquis editorial. 2008. El Croquis: ‘The Meaning of Things: A Conversation with Alvaro Siza 2001-2008, 35. Italia: InterLogds S.R.L.

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