Theory of Architecture

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Neo-Futurism

Burj-Khalifa

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Zaha Hadid

Deconstructivism

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Eero Saarinen

Function influence but does not dictate form.

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Architectural Space

A three-dimensional geometry

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Functional Zoning

Relative proximity to building is an area in design under the concept category of

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Working Drawings Scale Models

Contract Document Phase

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Harmony

The orderly pleasing arrangement of elements or parts in an artistic composition

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Design Philosophy

It is a set of postures or values about design design methods processes and building solutions

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Informal Balance

Unsymmetrical balance is also called

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Post-Evaluation Phase

Is not a Design Phase

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Rhythm

Composition that refers to the regular harmoniously recurrence of lines shapes forms or colors. Incorporating the fundamental notion of repetition as device to organize forms and spaces in architecture.

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Contrast of Tone

Contrast in texture opening of planes projection of forms and changes of pattern resulted to

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Kenzo Tange

The role of tradition is that of a catalyst which furthers a chemical reaction but is no longer detectable in the end result. Tradition can to be sure participate in a creation but it can no longer be creative itself.

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Contrast of Line

This type of contrast is obtained when lines vary in their direction

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Le Modulor

Method of proportioning that was introduced by Le corbusier in which it was based on the golden ratio and the Vitruvian man. It was adapted among architects.

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Axis

A line established by two points in space about which form and spaces can be arranged in a symmetrical balanced manner

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Functional Zoning

Relative proximity to building is an area in design under the concept category of

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Planes

Contrast of tone may be obtained by contrast of textures openings

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Contract Document Phase

This Design Phase involves the production of 2D and 3D drawings

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Human Scale

Kind of scale which refers to the size of a building element or space relative to the dimensions and proportion to the human body.

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Radial

A category of spatial organization where a central space from which linear organizations of space extend in a radial manner

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Volume

Under the concept of space to space relationships the interlocking portion can merge with one of the spaces and become an integral part of its

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Kenzo Tange

Metabolism

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Leonardo Da Vinci

The Vitruvian Man

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Based on the diameter of its column

Height of a Classical Column

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Frank Lloyd Wright

Organic - the whole is to the part as the part is to the whole the nature of the materials; its purpose; its entire performance becomes clear as a necessity

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Analogous

A color scheme that uses 3 or more colors beside each other on the color wheel.

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Functional Character

The appearance of the exterior façade conveys the purpose of the structure is called

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Story

Elementary geometric forms are compact & direct; they tell a single

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Ideation

This refers to the mental process itself to think to train one's self in new and unique ways

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Francisco Manosa

He explores the use of indigenous materials infused with current technological trends to bring a new dimension to design.

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Louis Khan

"served" and "Servant" "Space"

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Programming

Includes the feasibility and project parameters.

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Archaic

A period within the development of a style that attempts to master new problems and new media an effort to find expression for new materials:

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Comfort

The conditioning process in architectural design where the introduction of mechanical equipment for light heat & sanitation is used for the purpose of achieving

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Direction

The continuity of a series of arches forming an arcade is an example of Rhythm in

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Palm

1 Cubit = 1

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Monochromatic

uses one color in different shades or tints

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Manufactured Proportion

Proportioning method in which architectural elements are sized to the process in which they are manufactured and mass-produced.

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Unaccented

Specific type of rhythm in which if equally spaced windows are introduced on unbroken wall then regular repetition is present.

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Design Considerations

Tools that are used to achieve the design objectives are called: (this was asked twice it will depend on the availability of the choices)

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Design Concepts

Tools that are used to achieve the design objectives are called: (this was asked twice it will depend on the availability of the choices)

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Relationship

Proportion

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Palladio

Renaissance Period 7 Ideal Shapes/plans

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Confusion

Kind of competition in which there is a poor harmony among elements of a composition or a design

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Leandro Locsin

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal I

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Competition

Design that shows duality and when elements compete to one another in a single composition. Lack of unity due to undetermined and competing focal points or emphasis

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Santiago Calatrava

Merge the boundaries between engineering and architecture art and function

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Type of scale in which the size of the building is relative to the other forms in its context

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Space Allocation Table

In space programming where we enumerate the different spaces required the area function furniture