TOA1: MOD3: Proportion and Scale Anthropometry

Proportion

Relationships in size, shape, and tone of objects in a composition.

Geometrical Shapes

Shapes like circle, triangle, and square with good proportion.

Dominant Shapes

Shapes like circle, triangle, and square used for accents.

Square vs. Rectangle

Rectangle mistaken for square if dimensions are close; Golden Mean.

Types of Proportion

Relative proportion (parts as they are) and absolute proportion (parts to whole).

Vignolia and Palladio

Developed renaissance interpretation of Classical Architecture from standardized proportions.

Circles in Plan

Circular or square units act as focal points on center for radiating lines.

Equilateral Triangle

Triangle with equal sides and angles, known for good proportions.

Basis of Proportion

Includes natural material proportion and classical proportion.

Classical Proportion

Refers to Classical Orders; Renaissance architects based on standardized proportions.

Manufactured Proportion

Involves mode of construction and government ordinances for function.

Human Proportions

Considered in traditional and generally accepted mode; Golden Section on the Human form.

Anthropometrics

Study of human body measurements for design considerations.

Scale

Reference to proportions suitable for humans; crucial element in design.

It is one set of the most subtle of the elements of design and one of the most difficult to obtain

Balustrade

Must be related to human figure for safety; proportional design.

Architecture Adaptation

Design adjustment to meet human needs; proper scale essential.

Human Scale

Size of building element or space relative to human body dimensions.

Types of Scale

Intimate, generic, normal, monumental, shock

Scalar Sequence

Progression of scale in architectural elements.

Topic Reference

Books and sources for further study on architecture.

Generic Scale

size of a building element relative to other forms in its context.

Scalar Sequence

Simple Progression

Scalar Sequence

Simple Progression, Preparation-surprise, Constriction-relief, Transition