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Theories of Urbanism and ArchitectureTRANSCRIPT
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27 APRIL 2015
Synopsis No 3: URBANISMName: 1. Cynthia Lee Siaw Wun2. Surayyn Selvan3. Xavier Ooi Win Yang4. Yaseen SyedText: Learning From Las Vegas: The Forgotten Symbolism of Architectural FormAuthor: Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown, Steven IzenourYear Written: 1977Purpose of the theory (Please tick X; you may tick more than one box)
Identifying an issue or problem within the contemporary context
XAnalyzing an architecture to identify a problem or solve a problem
XSolving an issue in a broader context outside of architecture: presenting a theory/manifesto
Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a design method
Solving an issue within the context of architecture: presenting a theory
XOthers: Exploration of symbolism and architecture
Please complete the following:What are the issues addressed?
1. Changing of the environment rather than enhancing it2. Study and analyze methods instead of content
3. Communication in architecture
What are the design methods/strategy/theories proposed?
1. Acknowledge the existing context continuity 2. Communication in architecture is in relation to proximity of users and scale3. Symbolism over Form
Relate the text to architectural/urban forms by illustrating one key image.Justify the selection.
1. Enhances the existing buildings through neon signs2. Clear circulation in relation to scale
3. Appreciation of symbols over architectural form