LECTURE 7. Theory of Architecture

Architecture is the art of the hollow; it is defined both from the interior and from the exterior…. A work of architecture which is designed only from the exterior ceases to be architecture and becomes a stage set. Conversely, the reduction to just the spatial characteristics eludes the concrete signs and symbols underlain by its material nature. -Pierre Von Meiss

GEOMETRICAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONAL SPACE

Theory of architecture, 14th feb 2012

Ar.SIVARAMAN, Asst.Proffessor, Surya school of arch,Vikravandi.

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GEOMETRICAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONAL SPACE 1. About the Functional Description of Spaces 2. About the Geometrical Description of Functional Spaces

3. Perception of Solids and Voids 4. Form or Function, What Follows What?



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1. About the Functional Description of Spaces

1.1. Functionality of Solids Vs. Functionality of Voids 1.2. Activities in Spaces Reflected in Programmatic Requirements

1.3. Organization of Activities Reflected in Zoning Diagrams



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About the Functional Description of Spaces

1.1. FUNCTIONALITY OF SOLIDS VS. FUNCTIONALITY OF VOIDS A description of form tells what an object is, while a functional description tells what it accomplishes.



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1.1. MORE ABOUT FUNCTIONALITY OF SOLIDS VS. FUNCTIONALITY OF VOIDS



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1.2. ACTIVITIES IN SPACES REFLECTED IN PROGRAMMATIC REQUIREMENTS



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1.2. MORE ABOUT PROGRAMMATIC REQUIREMENTS



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1.2. MORE ABOUT PROGRAMMATIC REQUIREMENTS



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1.3. ORGANIZATION OF ACTIVITIES REFLECTED IN ZONING DIAGRAMS



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1.3. MORE ABOUT ZONING DIAGRAMS



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1.3. MORE ABOUT ZONING DIAGRAMS



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2. About the Geometrical Description of Functional Spaces 2.1. Elements of Spatial Definition 2.1.1. Horizontal Elements 2.1.2. Vertical Elements 2.1.3. Openings 2.2. Spatial Relationships

2.3. Organizing Principles and Common Spatial Configurations 2.4. Sequential Experience 2.4.1. Approach 2.4.2. Entrance 2.4.3. Circulation Paths 2.4.4. Path-Space Relationships 2.4.5. Form of Circulation Space



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About the Geometrical Description of Functional Spaces

2.1. ELEMENTS OF SPATIAL DEFINITION



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2. About the Geometrical Description of Functional Spaces 2.1. Elements of Spatial Definition

2.1.1. HORIZONTAL ELEMENTS



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2.1.1. VERTICAL ELEMENTS



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2.1.1. OPENINGS



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2.2. SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS



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2.3. ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES AND COMMON SPATIAL CONFIGURATIONS



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2.4. SEQUENTIAL EXPERIENCE



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2.4. MORE ABOUT SEQUENTIAL EXPERIENCE



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2. About the Geometrical Description of Functional Spaces 2.4. Sequential Experience

2.4.1. APPROACH



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2.4.2. ENTRANCE



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2.4.2. ENTRANCE



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2.4.3. CIRCULATION PATHS



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2.4.4. PATH-SPACE RELATIONSHIPS



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2.4.5. FORM OF CIRCULATION SPACE



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3. Perception of Solids and Voids

3.1. Solid and Void equals Figure and Ground Relationship 3.2. Spatial Radiance



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Perception of Solids and Voids

3.1. SOLID AND VOID EQUALS FIGURE AND GROUND RELATIONSHIP



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3.1. MORE ABOUT SOLID AND VOID RELATIONSHIP



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3.2. SPATIAL RADIANCE



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3.2. MORE ABOUT SPATIAL RADIANCE



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4. FORM OR FUNCTION, WHAT FOLLOWS WHAT?



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References

Architecture: Form, Space & Order, Francis Ching, ISBN 0-442-21535-5  Elements of Architecture, Pierre Von Meiss, ISBN 0-747-60014-7  Elements of Architectural Design, Ernest Burden, ISBN 0-442-01339-6  Principles of Form and Design, Wucius Wong, ISBN 0-442-01405-8 



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Thanking you



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LECTURE 7. Theory of Architecture

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