Modern Architecture

Antonio Gaudi: Spanish architect– no flat surface or straight lines (organic)

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Antonio Gaudi’s most famous building: “La Sagrada Familia”

Modern Architecture

Cantelever is any structural part projecting horizontally and anchored at one end only.

Architecture

Modern ArchitectureThe 1st skyscraper was made in St. Louis, MO by Louis Sullivan who coined the expression “form follows function”.

Modern ArchitectureFrank Lloyd Wright: American architect; carefully considered the environment where the building was to be constructed.

“Falling Water”More Wright

Modern ArchitectureSteel and concrete are the favored materials for commercial type construction.

Wood and brick are the favored materials for residential construction.

Materials Used in Architecture

Stone is massive and virtually indestructible.

Wood can be used as a structural element or as a façade.

Materials Used in Architecture

Cast Iron is a welcome alternative to stone and wood.

Materials Used in Architecture

Steel is a strong metal iron alloyed with small amounts of Carbon and a variety of other materials.

Materials Used in Architecture

Concrete is a manufactured mixture of cement and water with aggregate of sand and stones which hardens rapidly by chemical combination to a stone like, water and fire resisting solid with great comprehensive strength.

Materials Used in Architecture

Brick compares favorably with some as a structural material for its fine weather resisting qualities and for the ease of reproduction, transportation and lying.

The Philippine Architecture• Evolved from the nipa hut which is commonly found in the countryside.

• The materials are nipa, palm leaves and bamboo.

Famous Filipino Architects

Leonardo V. Locsin – Cultral Center of the Philippines.

Famous Filipino Architects

Jose Manosa – San Miguel Corporation Building

Famous Filipino Architects

Francisco Manosa – Coconut Palace in Tagaytay.

Different Architectural Designs

Egyptian Architecture

Different Architectural Designs

Mesopotamian Architecture

Different Architectural Designs

Greek Architecture

Different Architectural Designs

Roman Architecture

Different Architectural Designs

Byzantine Architecture

Different Architectural Designs

Baroque Architecture