Royal Sites
Analysis: Royal Site San Lorenzo de El Escorial October 2022 Colors utilized based on the interior décor of this site.
Royal Site San Lorenzo de El Escorial
The large complex of buildings contained a monastery, basilica, royal palace, pantheon, library, museum, university, school, and hospital. It the biggest building of the renaissance.
Table of4 Maps of Location 6 History 8 Significance 10 Style & Aesthetics 12 Parti Diagram 14 Symmetry
Contents 16 Repetition 24 Sources 18 Geometry 20 Circulation 22 Natural Light
Madrid, Spain 4
San Lorenzo de El Escorial
History 6
Built between 1563-1584 Commissioned by King Felipe II of Spain Made up of a Palace, Basilica, Monastery, & Library Architect-Royal Juan Bautista de Toledo The largest Renaissance building
Significance8
Dedicated
Lawrence
to Saint
Burial site of the Kings of Spain Built to emphasize significance to the Christian World
& Aesthetics
Style
10
Built out of Grey Granite Square overall form Built like a fortress Simple outside, Filled with frescos, statues, and countless other rich décor elements in the interiors
12 Parti Diagram
A nearly square form, containing many different buildings. The outside walls protecting the building, leading to its fortress-like form.
Symmetry
14
Throughout the building there are many axes of symmetry. It is a square based building, made of many repeated squares.
16 Repetition
The
building had many repetitive
features,
especially on the
exterior
with the
windows
and
arches.
Geometry
18
Nearly every form in this building is a square, with concentric squares within it. This continual use of the shape adds a unity throughout the design.
&
Volume
Massing20
The
for
courtyards allow
outdoor space
within the building. This open space breaks up the space the building takes up.
Natural Light 22
The
walls of the
building
are
covered
in
windows
and
arches
as well as many
courtyards. Allowing
for
light.
Sources24
“El Escorial.”
Map of Madrid, Spain.
.
October 7,
October
2022.
Site of San Lorenzo De El Escorial.” Patrimonio Nacional.
October 11, 2022.
Lorenzo De El Escorial City Information.” Traveltill. Accessed October 12, 2022.
“San Lorenzo De El Escorial.”
Foundation, September 20, 2022.
Susan, and Susan. “Royal Basilica of San Lorenzo De El Escorial in San Lorenzo De El Escorial, Spain.” Unofficial
December 20, 2021.
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