Venezuela is unique in Architecture

Ciudad UniversitariaHello! We are Odelis Lozada

and Sabine Beyer. We are

doing this video for our Final

Project of English class at

Universidad Simon Bolivar. We

are going to talk about all the

concepts we have been

working in class and show

how those concepts make

Venezuela unique in

architecture. We are going to

approach this project to the

Ciudad Universitaria de

Caracas, because we consider

it one of the most beautiful

and complete examples of

Venezuelan architecture.

Plaza Cubierta UCV

El aula magna de la Universidad Central de Venezuela” is the most important example for

acoustic because the designers thought not only in the material but also in the way the

ceilings were made, since the inclination is very important. It is very important when the

architect designs any element, to pay attention to the sound level, because sound level may

or may not create an enjoyable atmosphere for human. To avoid the echo is necessary to use

sound absorbent materials.

AULA MAGNA (UCV)

In this stained-glass window, we can appreciate how the use of the

colors and light generate a really enjoyable atmosphere. The presence

of sublime light and the use of warm colors make a big difference in how

you perceive the space.

Central Library UCV

The horizontal circulation is

really important in the Ciudad

Universitaria’s outdoors. It

defined by roofed corridors that

make the walk across them

really pleasant. Also the palms

make nicer the cross over those

corridors and crate a regular

rhythm.

The vertical circulation is really important too in the Ciudad

Universitaria. Vertical circulation is really important because it’s

the connector between all building’s floors. It’s expressed by

ramps and stairs.

Aula magna (UCV)Library (UCV)

The use of columns define the

crossover of the “Plaza Cubierta”

without using walls, and giving the

space a special rhythm. Besides, the

highness of the roof is comfortable for

pedestrians and allows the

comfortable permanence

In these pictures we can see how

the natural light makes a pretty

amenable space. The white wall

has not only a decorative

function, also reflects the light

and illuminates all the space.

Plaza cubierta UCV

Plaza cubierta UCV

In these pictures we can see the use the natural light

again, truth apertures in the roof and in the walls. The big

corridor is defined by a series of columns that determine

the horizontal circulation. The use of hard and polished

textures like concrete and mosaic make the rooms feel

lighter.

Plaza cubierta UCV Plaza cubierta UCV

In this picture we can see the elements we mentioned before: the use of

color, light, rhythm and texture to create a particular atmosphere.

Central Library UCV

In Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas, we can find all the elements

that can make the experience of the space more pleasant.

The vertical and horizontal circulation is very clear and defined by

corridors, staircase and ramps. The aspect of a space can change

depending of the use of light, texture and color. The use of color

can make a same space looks really different. So the use of a

specific color can make us feel in a specific way. Lighting and the

use of textures also can make a big difference in how you feel

about a space or a room. And the highness of all the spaces

around the Universidad Central de Venezuela makes a nice scale

for pedestrians. The use of columns and trees make the university

have a special rhythm. All this elements make Ciudad

Universitaria unique around the world, because Carlos Raul

Villanueva achievement integrates all those elements in the same

work.