Architectural Concepts Theory of Architecture 2 M S

Architectural Concepts Theory of Architecture 2 M. S. Chua

Categories of Concepts w Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Functional Concepts w Structural Concepts w Environmental Concepts w Technological Concepts

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Biological Analogy - Architecture based on anatomy - Parts of a whole

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Biological Analogy - Organic Architecture Falling water by Frank Lloyd Wright Image Source: http: //unseensights. blogspot. com/2012/10/falling-water-in-fall. html

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Biological Analogy - Morphology: Science of form Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright Image Source: http: //media. guggenheim. org/content/New_York/about_us_frank_lloyd_wright. jpg

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Biological Analogy - Form follows function Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan Image Source: http: //upload. wikimedia. org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Wainwright_building_st_louis_USA. jpg

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Biological Analogy - Influence of the environment San Miguel Corporation Building by Bobby Mañosa Image Source: http: //media-cache-ak 0. pinimg. com/736 x/68/a 6/b 2/68 a 6 b 292429 ade 1168 d 9 b 3 f 0 a 9335 d 06. jpg

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Mechanical Analogy - Scientific evolution and artistic evolution follow the same laws - Movement and function - Collaboration in the progressive accumulation of technical knowledge - Precise destination and expression of potentialities

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Gastronomic Analogy - Demands the combination of materials of strength, ideal sequence or plan, analysis and testing of efficacies - Goes beyond scientific analysis; requires intuition, imagination, enthusiasm, immense amount of organizational skill

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Linguistic Analogy - Eloquence and expression Dancing House by Frank Gehry Image Source: http: //upload. wikimedia. org/wikipedia/commons/1/1 b/Case_danzanti. jpg

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Linguistic Analogy - Emotions and experiencing emotions Taj Mahal of India Image Source: http: //cathrynysl. files. wordpress. com/2011/07/tajmahal 1. jpg

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Analogy Linguistic Analogy - Vocabulary and composition

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Metaphors: Abstract relationships The Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava Image Source: http: //1. bp. blogspot. com/-r. TYiai. RWzm. Q/Tc. L 6 Ka. Sffy. I/AAAADVg/DRl. IHbq 5 t. H 4/s 1600/016 Milwaukee%2 BArt%2 BMuseum. JPG

Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts w Essences: meanings, issues, symbols. Going beyond programmatic requirements w Direct responses: stated requirements w Ideals: universal values, highest aspirations

Functional Concepts w Traditional definition of good architecture: Vitruvius’ Utilitas, Firmitas, Venustas w Architectural Programming

Structural Concepts w By gravity

Structural Concepts w Post and lintel Acropolis of Athens Image Source: http: //www. destination 360. com/europe/greece/images/s/acropolis. jpg

Structural Concepts w Arches and vaults Roman Aqueduct Image Source: http: //eliaseconomou. files. wordpress. com/2011/03/aqueducts. jpeg

Structural Concepts w Flying buttress Flying Buttress Supporting the Cathedral of Notre Dame Image Source: http: //www. uncp. edu/home/rwb/Flying_Buttresses. gif

Structural Concepts w Domes Hagia Sophia of Instanbul Image Source: http: //4. bp. blogspot. com/_Dtc 5 CI 79 X 0/Te. Wfa. HDFuv. I/AAAAABc/Ds. PQo. Xo. YHQQ/s 1600/Hagia+Sophia+Exterior. jpg

Structural Concepts w Frames Capitol Complex Chandigarh by Le Corbusier Image Source: http: //artmagonline. files. wordpress. com/2011/06/2677625658_aeacf 0 d 5 b 8. jpg

Structural Concepts w Suspended Systems CCP by Leandro Locsin Image Source: http: //4. bp. blogspot. com/-b. Hs. F 5 QKb. Y 5 o/T 6 q. JTViu 9 I/AAAAMTM/d. IAZsu. Tfmx 4/s 1600/MYM+CCP. jpg

Structural Concepts w w Prefabrication Stretched membrane

Environmental Concepts w Environmental Theory of Perception Light and color as a modifying element of space Ronchamp Chapel by Le Corbusier Image Source: http: //static. guim. co. uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/10/06/chapelle 460 x 276. jpg http: //www. siggraph. org/education/materials/Hyper. Graph/radiosity/images/slide 26. jpg

Environmental Concepts w Using what is there Design takes off from the natural features of the site Coconut Palace by Bobby Mañosa Image Source: http: //64. 120. 233. 186/~manosa/teddy/images/2012 -11 -18 -15 -37 -56 ---cocopillar. jpg

Technological Concepts Marina Bay Sands by Moshe Safdie Image Source: http: //danielkarlsson. eu/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/marina-bay-sands. jpg