elements of design applications of technology. architecture what is architecture? architecture is...
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ELEMENTS OF DESIGN APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY
Architecture
What is Architecture?Architecture is the art, science, and profession ofplanning, designing, and supervising theconstruction of new buildings, landscapes,communities, and furnishings in their totality, examining their environment in accordance withthe principles of utility, strength, and aesthetics.
Elements of Design•Line
•Form & Shape
•Space
•Color
•Texture
Lines A point denotes a location in space.
Washington Monument, National Mall Washington, D.C.
Lines When a point is given direction, it becomes a line.
Washington Monument, National Mall Washington, D.C.
Lines
Represent strength and stability
Vertical Lines - emphasize height
Seagrams Building
New York
McGraw Hill Building
Manhattan, NY
Lines
Represent calmness and relaxation
Horizontal Lines - emphasize width
Lovell House
Los Angeles California
Farnsworth House
Plano, Illinois
Lines
Diagonal Lines - emphasize movement and action
Ribbon House
Argentina
Louvre Pyramid
Paris, France
Lines
Curved Lines- represent freedom; soft, natural, flowing movements
Heydar Aliyev Center Azerbaijan
Plaza LoftsHyattsville, MD
Forms and ShapesShapes are two dimensional and bound by lines
One-half HouseJohn Hejduk
Typical shapes
Forms and Shapes
Villa RotundaVicenza, Italy
Great PyramidVertical Section
Shapes are two dimensional and bound by lines
Forms and ShapesForms are three dimensional and bound by planes
National Assembly Building , Louis KahnBangladesh
Planes created from extruding lines
Forms and ShapesForms are three dimensional and bound by planes
Family HouseNikaia, Greece
The Ideal HouseClaude-Nicolas Ledeoux
SpacePositive space vs Negative space
Space
Negative space – created by the placement of figures, promote movement
Positive space – actual shapes, preferred for social interaction and dwelling
Figure Ground MapWashington, D.C.
SpaceSolid vs Void spaces
Villa SavoyeParis, France
Jubilee ChurchRome, Italy
SpaceOpen space vs Closed space
Farnsworth HousePlano, Illinois
ColorPrimary Colors
ColorCool Colors
Warm Colors
Neutral Colors
ColorTint – degree of lightness of a color
Shades – degree of darkness of a color
Color
Color
TextureRough textures – tend to absorb light
Wood
Burlap
Concrete
Stone
Texture
Native American MuseumWashington, D.C.
Rough textures – tend to absorb light
TextureSmooth textures – tend to reflect light
Stainless Steel
Glass
Marble
TextureSmooth textures – tend to reflect light
Walt Disney Concert HallLos Angeles, CA
City Hall, Greater London AuthorityLondon, England
Classwork List at least two elements used in the pictures below and explain how these elements are used in the design in the building.
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