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Theory of Architecture Review 2022

This document provides an overview of architectural theory and the architectural design process. It defines architecture and the theory of architecture. It discusses principles and elements of design, theories of proportion, form and space, and how cultural beliefs influence design. It also outlines the conceptualization process, including functional zoning, space, circulation, building form, and context. Finally, it describes the architectural programming and design process through project briefing, objectives, considerations, schematics, and design solutions.

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Theory of Architecture Review 2022

This document provides an overview of architectural theory and the architectural design process. It defines architecture and the theory of architecture. It discusses principles and elements of design, theories of proportion, form and space, and how cultural beliefs influence design. It also outlines the conceptualization process, including functional zoning, space, circulation, building form, and context. Finally, it describes the architectural programming and design process through project briefing, objectives, considerations, schematics, and design solutions.

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THEORY OF

ARCHITECTURE
REVIEW 1
ARCH. JANICE MA. IRENE V.ECHIVERRI
ContentS

● Architecture & Theory of Architecture Defined


● Principles & Elements of Design
● Theories of Proportion
● Form & Space
● Cultural Beliefs
● Architectural Design Conceptualization
● The Architectural Design Process
Architecture: The ART
and SCIENCE

defined of DESIGNING
and CONSTRUCTING
BUILDINGS.
the art, science or profession

Architecture: of planning, designing and


constructing buildings in
their totality taking into

defined account their environment, in


accordance with the
principles of utility, strength
and beauty;
RA 9266 Art 1 Sec 3
THEORY OF The philosophy of
architecture is a branch of

Architecture:
philosophy of art, dealing
with aesthetic value of
architecture, its semantics
and relations with
defined development of culture.
Architectural orders

physical perceptual
PRO conceptual
PREMIUM

1. Approach and
departure 1. Images
1. Space
2. Entry and egress 2. Patterns
2. Structure
3. Movement 3. Signs
3. Enclosure
through the 4. Symbols
4. Machines
order of spaces 5. Context
4. Functioning of
activities within
spaces
5. Qualities of light,
color, texture,
view, sound
ELEMENTS of design
Point indicates a position
A point extended becomes a
Line with properties of: Length,Direction,Position
A line extended becomes a
Plane with properties of: Length and Width,
shape, surface, orientation, position
A plane extended becomes a
Volume with properties of: length, width and
depth; form and space, surface, orientation,
position
principles of design

Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis/
Dominance
Proportion
and Scale
Contrast
Unity
Light,color & texture
THEORIES OF PROPORTION
•Golden Ratio/Section
•Classical Orders
•Renaissance Theories
•Modulor
•Ken
•Anthropometry
•Scale
Form & space
TRANSFORMATION OF FORM

DIMENSIONAL TRANSFORMATION
SUBTRACTIVE TRANSFORMATION
ADDITIVE TRANSFORMATION
GROUPING FORMS
Form &
space
Form &
space
Form &
space
Form &
space
CULTURAL BELIEFS
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION
FUNCTIONAL ZONING
ARCHITECTURAL SPACE
CIRCULATION & BUILDING FORM
RESPONSE TO CONTEXT
BUILDING ENVELOPE
Firmitas
Utilitas
Venustas
Vitruvius
Context for concept getting
General Philosophy
Design Philosophy
View of the Problem
How can i
express
a
concept?
How can i
express
a
concept?
How can i
express
a
concept?
Architectural design process & stages
ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMMING
problem PROJECT BRIEF

goals PROJECT OBJECTIVES DESIGN OBJECTIVES approach

Influencing
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
factors

criteria PROGRAMMING

studies SCHEMATICS

answers DESIGN SOLUTIONS


DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

AESTHETICS Form and composition

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Natural Site Considerations

MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENT Ingress/ Egress, Traffic, Landscaping

SPATIAL Function and Zoning, Accessibility, Proxemics

HUMAN DETERMINANT Psychology, Anthropometrics and Ergonomics, Culture,


Religious Beliefs

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Structural, Electrical, Sanitary, Mechanical, Special


Building Systems

LOCAL REGULATIONS Land Use, Codes, Laws. Ordinances


GESTALT PRINCIPLES OF VISUAL PERCEPTION
references:
Salvan, G. (1999). Architectural Theory of Design. JMC Press Inc. Quezon City, Philippines
Ching, F. (2015). Architecture Form, Space & Order, 4th Ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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