Part to Whole

Architectural projects employing modular or discrete parts to achieve expressive wholes, such as the Rietveld Schröder House and contemporary designs like the Hemeroscopium House, demonstrate that joints, edges, and modules can serve as key aesthetic and functional elements. This approach, rooted in tectonic principles inspired by Kenneth Frampton's work, highlights how prefabrication, construction sequences, and on-site logistics shape modular architectures. The study underscores the potential of part-to-whole logics to redefine architectural expression while addressing practical constraints like transportation and assembly.

Höweler, E. (2025). Part to Whole. Design for Construction, 116–141. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003434559-5