Who is an Architect?Drawings – shows the appearanceGeometry - understanding of formArithmetic - measurements are computed Optics - lighting both interior exterior History - symbolic and spiritual level Philosophy - attitude of high mindedness Physics - management of structureMusic - harmonic intervals Medicine - climate and relative healthiness Law - contractual relation Astronomy - determining the height spacing and orientations

Marcus Vitruvius PollioKnown as VITRUVIUS

The first written job description on systematic architecture

VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles

Symmetry

Arrangement

Economy

Propriety

Eurythmy

Order

VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles

Symmetry

Arrangement : It is a process of placing all the defined elements in correct functional relationships, never losing sight of overall “elegance of effect”It includes Ground plan, Elevation & Perspective. Today section & detail are added.

EconomyPropriety

Eurythmy : It refers to the harmonious proportionality. Pleasing relationship between length, width & height.

Order : It is a element of a work separately and as a whole. The basis of order is the program, which clearly outline the quantities required & selection of modules from the elements of the work itself.

VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles

Propriety : It is the perfection of form which attained when a building is constructed on the basis of sound principles. For Vitruvius these were symbolic as well as practical.

Doric Ionic Corinthian

Doric order was used for temples of masculine expression of strength

Corinthians order with slender figures & leaves for feminine goddesses

Ionic order constitutes an appropriate combination of severity of Doric & delicacy of Corinthian

VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles

Symmetry : It is the achievement of a successful balance among the individual Elements of work & relationship between different parts

Economy : Requires the effective management of materials & the site, maintaining a balance between cost & common sense during the construction process.

Propriety : It is the perfection of form which attained when a building is constructed on the basis of sound principles. For Vitruvius these were symbolic as well as practical.

VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles & Attributes

Symmetry

Arrangement

Economy

Propriety

Eurythmy

Order

Delight

Strength

Utility

Now the work of Architect is becoming more & moreFocused. Now complex commercial Buildings have

Various Architect firms for specialty or focus work patternA Master Architect Co-ordinate & appoints or outsource with fellow associates as

Architects for Land pattern assessorsArchitects for DesignsArchitects for Project Architects for ExecutionArchitect of recordArchitects for Interiors Architects for Destruction

The Parthenon – In Athens