San Lorenzo Facade Design Third Year Design Studio II Filippo Caprioglio Spring 2012
Existing Design
Modern Interpretation
Design Intent The Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, Italy was constructed in the Renaissance and is the only unfinished facade in Florence. The goal of the project was to analyze proportions and patterns in the current facade to create a modern facade. Breaking the facade into basic elements, a 1:2 and 1:4 proportion was found. On the interior of the building, the basilica was designed off of a series of squares, relating to the organization of the facade with simple shapes. By redesigning the facade, elements were taken from the current design and redesigned in a slightly different way to emphasize the classical proportions and shapes that are characteristic of Renaissance architecture. 28 System of Proportions