Essentials In Architecture

Essentials in Architecture By Beleher, J. <Jonalyn I. Bautista> <2007-102267> I.

Introduction Essentials in Architecture are also important like that of the elements and

principles of design. This helps us to add beauty in our work and make it more realistic. It will also teach us on how we can do a better design of a building that will satisfy the owner and even the viewer. You also need to build a strong one which will survive in every unexpected situation. Essentials in architecture will make us learn more in relation to architectural theory and criticism. II.

Review Chapter I: Principles In Principles of design, there are truth and beauty that satisfies the viewer’s eyes

by looking at the building or a house. Truth, one of the great principles of architecture, must show the true purpose in a building. It should satisfy the viewer’s eyes from the appearance of the building. In principles of design, it is truth that is presented in the building that should impress the viewer. Beauty, the second great principle of architecture, brings emotions and delights the eye of the viewers. Beauty is an important principle that makes the building looks more interesting. Chapter II: Qualities

The qualities in architecture are needed to make the building more strong, looked like it is growing as that of a plant Strength, one of the qualities, must show how strong a building is constructed to survive from the problems or disasters of time. Strength is important in a building. The strength of a building should be proportional to the weight of the building. You can also use the strongest material to add strength in a building to feel safer to live in it. Vitality is about how a building should grow or developed from the times passed. You can compare it to a plant that from years passed, will soon turn into a tree. Buildings that are developing is important in architecture, because you see a new building that was built more beautiful and more interesting. If the building is not growing or developing, it will put a lack of interest and charm to the viewers. Restraint, in architecture should be simple and direct, and yet you should see the beauty in it. There should be a concentration of ornament. A lack of restraint will put too much design on a building, it may looked beautiful but too much design will make it looked like it is overloaded. Refinement, Refinement Repose Grace Breadth Scale Chapter III: Factors Proportion Light and Shade Color Solids and Voids Balance Symmetry III.

References (1.Architectural Theories of Design)

(By George S. Salvan) (2.Introduction to Architecture) (By James C. Snyder and Anthony J. Catanese) (3.Architecture: Drafting and Design, 4th ed.) (Donald E. Hepler and Paul L. Wallach) (4.Architecture, Form, Space and Order, 2nd ed.) (Francis D.K. Ching)