arch413 - conceptualization techniques of design

ARCH 413 | Theory of Architectural Design IISlideshow developed by: Arch. Edeliza V. Macalandag, UAPBohol Island State University | College of Architecture & Engineering

Text from Salvan, George S. Architectural Theories of Design. JMC Press, Inc, 1986.

CONCEPTUALIZATION TECHNIQUES OF DESIGN Part 1

Architectural Concepts↕

DESIGN PROBLEM ↔ DESIGN SOLUTIONBIG IDEABASIC FRAMEWORKPRIMARY ORGANIZER

FUNCTIONAL ZONINGARCHITECTURAL SPACECIRCULATION & BUILDING

FORMRESPONSE TO CONTEXTBUILDING ENVELOPEECONOMY

Contexts for Concept Getting1. VALUES. General philosophy and life values of the

designer.– Motivation and interest– Enhancement of self-image– Dependence on or independence of outside reinforcement of

self-worth– Concern for fellow man– Immediate and deferred goals– Conservation of what is scarce and valued– Quest for simplification– The material and the spiritual

Contexts for Concept Getting2. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY. A set of postures or values about

design which he relies upon for making form in building design.

ARTISTIC SCIENTIFIC

CONSCIOUS SUBCONSCIOUS

RATIONAL IRRATIONAL

SEQUENTIAL NONSEQUENTIAL

EVALUATE AS YOU GO EVALUATE WHEN YOU’RE DONE

KNOWNS UNKNOWNS

INDIVIDUAL SOCIETY

PERSONAL UNIVERSAL

VERBAL VISUAL

NEEDS WANTS

ORDERED RANDOM

STRUCTURED UNSTRUCTURED

BEGINNING POINT IMPORTANT POINT UNIMPORTANT

OBJECTIVE SUBJECTIVE

ONE ANSWER MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS

CREATIVE COMMON PLACE

YOUR NEEDS CLIENT NEEDS

SPECIFIC GENERAL

MAN NATURE

CRITICAL ISSUES MINOR ISSUES

COMPLEXITY SIMPLICITY

PARTS WHOLE

PATTERNED PROCESS RANDOM PROCESS

PRECONCEPTIONS RESPONSE TO FACTS

INDETERMINATE MECHANISTIC

DESIGN FOR NOW DESIGN FOR FUTURE

DESIGN VALUES

Contexts for Concept Getting3. VIEW/PERCEPTION. The way the designer perceives,

understands and describes the project/ design problem.– Does the project call for an architectural solution?– Project limits in terms of the designer’s responsibility?– Design checklist includes:

– Design: essence + uniqueness of the problem– Physical limits/ opportunities

FUNCTION SPACE GEOMETRY CONTEXT

ENCLOSURE SYSTEMS ECONOMIC HUMAN FACTORS

St. Andrew Parish Church, MakatiLeandro Locsin, 1968

UP Chapel, Quezon CityLeandro Locsin, 1955

Bank of China, Hongkong, IM PeiHSBC Honkong HQ, 1985, Norman Foster

Basílica y Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada FamiliaBarcelona, Antoni Gaudí, 1883+

Bundestag Dome, BerlinSir Norman Foster, 1999

London City Hall, LondonSir Norman Foster, 2002

Swiss Re London HeadquartersSir Norman Foster, 2004

Image Sources:St. Andrew Parish Church

http://m1.ikiwq.com/img/xl/GYoqFacYfVNk6IcAZ88IDd.jpgUP Chapel

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LgNn7UyFJLc/TJLTN1ijMJI/AAAAAAAADPo/HsWaKYdSWGo/s1600/upchapel.jpgBank of China + HSBC

http://inapcache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/earthhour_03_30/hkf_on.jpgSagrada Familia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sagrada_Familia_01.jpghttp://www.wallpapersbuzz.com/image/143/b_sagrada-familia-and-dark-clouds.jpghttp://photos.igougo.com/images/p158635-Barcelona-TEMPLE_DE_LA_SAGRADA_FAMILIA.jpghttp://www.planetware.com/i/photo/sagrada-familia-church-barcelona-ebl192.jpg

Bundestag, Berlinhttp://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/4660979.jpghttp://www.floornature.com/media/photos/38/6225/berlin_bundestag.jpg

London City Hallhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/City.hall.london.arp.jpg

London Office Buildinghttp://farm1.static.flickr.com/1/918049_4bf0bfa14c.jpg