Architectural ConceptsArchitectural Concepts
Theory of Architecture 2M.S.Chua
Categories of Concepts
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Functional Concepts Structural Concepts Environmental Concepts Technological Concepts
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyBiological Analogy- Architecture based on anatomy
- Parts of a whole
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyBiological Analogy
- Organic Architecture
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Falling water by Frank Lloyd Wright
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyBiological Analogy
- Morphology: Science of form
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Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyBiological Analogy
- Form follows function
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Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyBiological Analogy
- Influence of the environment
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San Miguel Corporation Building by Bobby Mañosa
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyMechanical 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
AnalogyGastronomic 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
AnalogyLinguistic Analogy
- Eloquence and expression
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Dancing House by Frank Gehry
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyLinguistic Analogy- Emotions and experiencing
emotions
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Taj Mahal of India
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
AnalogyLinguistic Analogy- Vocabulary and composition
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Metaphors: Abstract relationships
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The Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Essences: meanings, issues, symbols. Going beyond programmatic requirements
Direct responses: stated requirements
Ideals: universal values, highest aspirations
Functional Concepts
Traditional definition of good architecture: Vitruvius’ Utilitas, Firmitas, Venustas
Architectural Programming
Structural Concepts
By gravity
Structural Concepts
Post and lintel
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Acropolis of Athens
Structural Concepts
Arches and vaults
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Roman Aqueduct
Structural Concepts
Flying buttress
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Flying Buttress Supporting the Cathedral of Notre Dame
Structural Concepts
Domes
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Hagia Sophia of Instanbul
Structural Concepts
Frames
Capitol Complex Chandigarh by Le Corbusier
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Structural Concepts
Suspended Systems
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CCP by Leandro Locsin
Structural Concepts
Prefabrication Stretched membrane
Environmental Concepts
Environmental Theory of Perception
Light and color as a modifying element of space
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Ronchamp Chapel by Le Corbusier
Environmental Concepts
Using what is thereDesign takes off from
the natural features of the site
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Coconut Palace by Bobby Mañosa
Technological Concepts
Marina Bay Sands by Moshe Safdie
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