Materiality

Expression of material qualities in design.

Overview

Materiality, using diverse materials like wood and stone, emphasizes tactile and visual properties in architecture globally.

Core Characteristics

• Exposed material textures.
• Material-driven aesthetics.
• Structural integration.

Notable Examples

• Tadao Ando Church (Japan, 1989).
• Brick Country House (Germany, 1924).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Contemporary focus.
• Structural: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Materiality enhances sensory architectural experiences.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Material Selection (technique), Expressionism (theory), Surface (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Elements Registry, Architecture Hub, History