Theory of Architecture 1

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Theory of Architecture 1

Architecture: definedThe ART

and SCIENCEof DESIGNING

and CONSTRUCTINGBUILDINGS.

Theory of Architecture 1

• ART• Environmental Design• Urban Design• City Planning• Interior Design• Space Planning

Theory of Architecture 1

• SCIENCE• Engineering• Behavioural Science• Sociology• Anthropology• Landscape Architecture

Theory of Architecture 1• Greek  – arkhitekton, from  "chief" and  "builder,

carpenter, mason

• The practice of an architect, where architecture means to offer or render professional services in connection with the design and construction of a

building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have

as their principal purpose human occupancy or use.

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Theory of Architecture 1

Theory of Architecture: defined

•from theoria,  meaning "a looking at, viewing, beholding", and refers to contemplation or

speculation, as opposed to action

•analysis of a set of fact in relation to one another

Theory of Architecture 1

Theory of Architecture: defined

•act of thinking, discussing, or most importantly writing about architecture

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Forms & Types of Theory

•Descriptive Theory•Perspective Theory•Critical Theory

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Essence & Composition

•A collection of thought,view,ideas•Organized by theme or topic

•Evolution of thoughts•Combination of various thoughts, speculations

& concepts

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Architectural Systems

•Of space, structure & enclosure•Through movement in space & time

•By means of technology•Accommodates a program•Compatible with its context

Theory of Architecture 1

Architectural Systems•Of space, structure & enclosure•Organizational pattern,relationships, hierarchy•Formal image and spatial definition•Qualities of shape,color,texture,scale,proportion•Qualities of surface,edges, and openings

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Architectural Systems• Through movement in space & time

• Approach & entry• Path Configuration & access• Sequence of Spaces• Light, view, touch, hearing, and smell

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Architectural Systems• By means of technology

• Structure & Enclosure• Environmental protection & comfort• Health, safety, & welfare• Durability

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Architectural Systems• Accommodates a program

• User requirements, needs, and aspirations• Socio-cultural factors• Economic factors• Legal restraints• Historic traditions & precedents

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Architectural Systems• Compatible with its context

• Site & environment• Climate• Geography• Sensory & cultural characteristics of the

place

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Architectural Orders

• Physical• Perceptual• Conceptual

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Theory of Architecture 1

Architectural Orders• Perceptual• Sensory perception & recognition of physical

elements• Approach & Departure• Entry & Egress• Movement through the order of spaces• Functioning of & activities within spaces• Qualities of light, color, texture, view,&

sound

Theory of Architecture 1

Theory of Architecture 1Villa Savoye, Le Corbusier

Theory of Architecture 1Activity #2Analysis of Villa SavoyeBy Le Corbusier• Illustrate & Explain the Architectural Systems of

Villa Savoye• Use A4 size Bond Paper• Provide Cover Page

NAME OF SCHOOLSCHOOL ADDRESS

Activity No. ANALYSIS OF VILLA SAVOYE

Submitted by:SURNAME, GIVEN NAME MIDDLE INITIAL

STUDENT NUMBERSUBJECT CODE & SECTION

Submitted to:Arch. Janice Ma. Irene Echiverri