Carlo Scarpa – Layers

Contents

Preface

1. The principle of layering: precedents

1.1. Layering and stratification in architecture

1.2. Carlo Scarpa – stratified architecture

1.3. Theoretical fundamentals of the principle of stratification in the architecture discus-sion at the turn of the 20th century

2. Stratification in Scarpa’s work: influences

2.1. »Cladding« in Viennese architecture

2.2. Frank Lloyd Wright the model

2.3. Japanese aesthetics: mobile layers

2.4. The De Stijl movement: an architecture of surfaces and planes

2.5. Venice Regional affinities – examples of stratification in Venice

3. A detailed analysis of layering in three examples

3.1. Castelvecchio, Verona (1958–64) History

3.2. Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice (1961–63) History

3.3. Banca Popolare, Verona (1970–80) History

Conclusion

Afterword

Notes

Bibliography

Index