Theory of Architecture Amacing Grace

Neo-Futurism

Style of the Burj-Khalifa

Zaha Hadid

uses Deconstructivism Architecture

Eero Saarinen

“Function influence but does not dictate form.”

Architectural Space

A three-dimensional geometry

Functional Zoning

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

Working Drawings, Scale Models

Contract Document Phase

Harmony

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

Design Philosophy

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

Informal Balance

Unsymmetrical balance is also called

Post-Evaluation Phase

Is not a Design Phase

Rhythmn

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.

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.”

Contrast of Line

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

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.

Axis

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

Planes

Contrast of tone may be obtained by contrast of textures, openings

Contract Document Phase

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

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.

Radial

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

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

Kenzo Tange

Metabolism Architect

Leonardo Da Vinci

Who made The Vitruvian Man

Based on the diameter of its column

Height of a Classical Column

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”

Analogous

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

Functional Character

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

Story

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

Ideation

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

Francisco Manosa

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

Louis Khan

“served” and “Servant” “Space”

Programming

Includes the feasibility and project parameters.

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:

Comfort

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

Direction

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

Palm

1 cubit is 1

Monochromatic

uses one color in different shades or tints

Manufactured Proportion

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

Unaccented

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

Design Considerations

Tools that are used to achieve the design objectives are called:

Design Concepts

Tools that are used to achieve the design objectives are called

Palladio

Renaissance Period 7 Ideal Shapes /plans

Confusion

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

Leandro Locsin

Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal I Architect

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

Santiago Calatrava

Merge the boundaries between engineering and architecture, art and function

Space Allocation Table

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