Architects inspiration
 
     
     
 
Sophie Bouchard
  
 
sophie.bouchard@mail.mcgill.ca
  
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

Roger D'Astous

I discovered this Montreal architect last semester and I was impressed by his architecture. He was an admirator to Frank Lloyd Wright. However, he did not copy his master, he rather used his principles in a new and modern way, according to his values and own principles.

 

Roger D'Astous

 

Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of the natural integration of the buildings inton their surroundings profoundly influenced D’Astous.He always used natural materials to make sure they were well integrated into their environment

Fridolin Simard House, 1959-1960

 

Roger D'Astous

 

Integration of the sloping site and surroundings

 

Fridolin Simard House, 1959-1960

 

 

 

Roger D'Astous

 

 

 

 

Paul Gélinas House, 1985-1987

 

Roger D'Astous

 

The integration of the site is visible through the drawings

 

 

 

Paul Gélinas House, section and plan