The Primitive Hut

The primitive hut has been a standard architectural concept since at least the time of Vitruvius (a Roman writer and architect who died circa 15 BC). As a concept it came to prominence in the eighteenth century when Laugier used an image of it on the frontis piece of the second edition of his Essay on Architecture. The concept, as carried forward to today is one that promotes greater rationalism in architecture, encourages respect toward classical principles, a cleansing of frippery from design and promotion of honesty and clarity.

The form of the primitive hut is of a wooden pitched roof, held up by four living, growing tree trunks. It is a basic, elemental form that can seen in classical architecture and is seen by its advocates as the template for all great architecture.

So the concept of the primitive hut can dwell in the background of my design – a template of simplicity and a call for honesty.