Discussion: Colour and Architecture
The debate about the use of colour in building has a long and motley history. At the beginning of the 20th century, with the shift of focus from individual buildings to housing as part of an urban context, the question of coloration was increasingly regarded as an aspect of urban planning. It therewith assumed a political dimension as well. In architectural discussions at that time, colour was more than just an aesthetic consideration; it revealed an architect's philosophy of life and perception of his role.
