Chromatic Harmony in Architecture and the Work of Artacho Jurado in São Paulo

Abstract

This paper aims at presenting the partial results of research still in progress at the University of São Paulo, focusing on the use of colour in the development of architectural design. It discusses chromatic harmony in architecture by means of the study if Artacho Jurado’s work, The work od this builder and entrepreneur inspires us to reflect on the understanding of the relationships between nature, the observer’s expectations and aspirations, and with architecture. Chromatic diversity – which characterises nature – is relevant to the controversial process of chromatic combination in Jurado’s work. This paper summarises a number of theoretical concepts as well as defining some methodology aspects of the research.