Tectonics (architecture)

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In architectural theory , tectonics is understood as the assembly of components to form a structure or structure . Gottfried Semper defined the term as the “art of joining rigid, rod-shaped parts to form an inherently immovable system ” (Gottfried Semper: The style in technical and tectonic arts , 1860).

The adjective tectonic in this context means: clearly structured, as in architecture . Members of the Art Nouveau movement also want their buildings to combine decorative and tectonic functions.

The term tectonics describes not only the real constructive structure, but also its symbolic or symbolic appearance. The resulting idea of ​​the structural design does not necessarily have to match the actual building structure . The main example of such a difference is the Greek temple .

Individual evidence

1. ^ Karl Bötticher : The Tectonics of the Hellenes , (2 text volumes and table volume) Potsdam 1852 (Link HEIDI)
   • 2nd revised edition, Berlin 1872–1881 (Link HEIDI)
2. ↑ Hartmut Mayer: The Tectonics of the Hellenes. Context and impact of Karl Bötticher's architectural theory . Ed. Menges, Stuttgart and London 2004, ISBN 3-930698-81-1