Precedent Analysis - DELIVERABLES

UNITY TEMPLE - FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Perspective Views-

1. Plan View 18”x24” – lead on vellum

INTERIOR
2. Centered view of lectern from center of the main space.
3. “Worms eye” perspective upward view of concrete ceiling trusses, windows and hanging lights.
4. View of central space including pews from rear balcony
5. View from the lectern facing outward into central space showing pews and balconies
6. View of the lobby and entrance showing benches and doorways
7. Detail drawing of lighting fixtures in the main space.

EXTERIOR
8. Close proximity “worm’s eye” perspective view of exterior concrete walls and window/roof detail.
9. Elevation view of exterior from across the street, showing the building in its context. (18”x24”, mixed media)
10. Perspective view of the main entrance doorway.

*** All views but exterior elevation and plan view will be 8.5”x11” format. Medias will vary from ink, pencil, marker and watercolor)

Essay Outline-
I. INTRODUCTION

II. CONTEXT
- How did the Unity temple come to exist?
- What did/does the building’s presence mean to the neighborhood in the city of Chicago where it was built and exists?
- How did the building mean to FLW in the path of his career?

III. MATERIAL
- Explain the significance of the concrete construction of the building.
- Identify FLW’s goals for the construction of the building and discuss how well he did or didn’t accomplish these goals
- Relate the uses of concrete construction to his and other designer’s work that preceded the Unity Temple

IV. PRECEDENT
- What significant role does the Unity Temple play in terms on its influence in 20th century architecture?
- Why is this a building of value and merit/
- Discuss the renovations of the building and how it is the only building of FLW’s early work that is still in use today

V. CONCLUSION

Questions-
- What format will the final project be presented in? Large display board? Book format with all images and essay included?
- Is there a required or desired size for the final model?
- Is there a specific media that is preferred for final images? I plan in including a few different types.