Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedom Park Speech Analysis
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park was designed by Louis Kahn in October 17, 2012 to celebrate the four freedoms articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address. The architecture attracts me during the lecture because of its materials, such as the granite that fits in the skyline and the river nearby. The granite also creates mass to provide the occupants a feeling of stability although the architecture is on the island surrounded by water. The massive structure also connotate how important Franklin D.Roosevelt and his speech were for the people. The dramatic triangular shape of the site creates a formal path and direction for where the visitors should walk to and at the same time force the location of the “Room” to be at the vertex
of the triangle. The visitors will have the clear view of the United Nations building once they walk down to the “Room”. The simplification and roofless design are interesting because it fulfills the reasons why this architecture was built and gives the architecture a meaning to exist.
“Freedom” should be the most important aspect of the design. The roofless design can be associated with freedom because it lets the building reveals to the water, the skyline, the sky, and finally the visitors who come and experience the space and structure. Architecture needs to be understandable in a way that the visitors can understand every decision that is made in the design. The meaning and need of this architecture is crystal clear. The materials, the site and composition, the color, and the design all reveal the significance of a memorial. Due to the triangular shape, the site helps emphasize the purpose of the “Room” that serves to celebrate the four freedoms Franklin D. Roosevelt articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address.
Another interesting fact about the Four Freedoms Park is that it only has triangular and rectangular shapes. The orientation of the trees, the garden, and the path way all echo to the triangular site. The room is in rectangular shapes to emphasize its difference and importance in the entire structure. The location of the Four Freedoms Park is also special. It is located at the southernmost point of Roosevelt Island, in the East River between Manhattan Island and Queens. It is probably the most unique location that can be found near Manhattan for a memorial. It is a small island that is far less prosperous than either Manhattan or Brooklyn; It is a peaceful place without any noises. However, it is still an important location that connects Brooklyn and Manhattan.
of the triangle. The visitors will have the clear view of the United Nations building once they walk down to the “Room”. The simplification and roofless design are interesting because it fulfills the reasons why this architecture was built and gives the architecture a meaning to exist.
“Freedom” should be the most important aspect of the design. The roofless design can be associated with freedom because it lets the building reveals to the water, the skyline, the sky, and finally the visitors who come and experience the space and structure. Architecture needs to be understandable in a way that the visitors can understand every decision that is made in the design. The meaning and need of this architecture is crystal clear. The materials, the site and composition, the color, and the design all reveal the significance of a memorial. Due to the triangular shape, the site helps emphasize the purpose of the “Room” that serves to celebrate the four freedoms Franklin D. Roosevelt articulated in his 1941 State of the Union address.
Another interesting fact about the Four Freedoms Park is that it only has triangular and rectangular shapes. The orientation of the trees, the garden, and the path way all echo to the triangular site. The room is in rectangular shapes to emphasize its difference and importance in the entire structure. The location of the Four Freedoms Park is also special. It is located at the southernmost point of Roosevelt Island, in the East River between Manhattan Island and Queens. It is probably the most unique location that can be found near Manhattan for a memorial. It is a small island that is far less prosperous than either Manhattan or Brooklyn; It is a peaceful place without any noises. However, it is still an important location that connects Brooklyn and Manhattan.