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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