COLOR AND SPACE, PRACTICE AND THEORY. Reflections with Matthias Sauerbruch and Mark Wigley

Abstract

This text is the result of some reflections raised in individual interviews both with architect Matthias Sauerbruch and Mark Wigley. Matthias Sauerbruch, together with Louisa Hutton, has developed an architectural career in which color has played an outstanding role and a consistent implementation. Mark Wigley, dean of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University, is a prominent architect with numerous studies on leading matters related to architecture. With regard to color in architecture, it highlights his writing “White walls, designer dresses.” Both interviews were carried out during the congress “More for less”, held in Pamplona from 9th to 11th of June of 2010. We express our most sincere thanks to both Matthias and Mark for their generous contribution, and of course to the congress’ organization.