11 MAY 2015 Synopsis No 4: URBANISM Name: 1. Cynthia Lee Siaw Wun 2. Surayyn Selvan 3. Xavier Ooi Win Yang 4. Yaseen Syed Text: Semiology and Architecture Author: Charles Jencks Year Written: 1969 Purpose of the theory (Please tick X; you may tick more than one box) Identifying an issue or problem within the contemporary context X Analyzing an architecture to identify a problem or solve a problem Solving 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 X Others: Analyzing a theory in relation to architecture Please complete the following: What are the issues addressed?

1. Deliberate disassociation of meaning 2. Strict definition of the idea of meaning

What are the design methods/strategy/theories proposed?

1. Meaning is derived from the context and memory 2. The correlation of form, function and technique create

various justifications to meanings 3. The segregation of form, function and technique reduces

correlation of meaning Relate the text to architectural/urban forms by illustrating one key image. Justify the selection.

1. Various interpretations of the architecture differs from the

user and the viewer in terms of context and memory - Architect vs. resident

2. Correlation of form, function and technique in creating meaning to the architecture - Form and Function ( Vernacular architecture vs.

Traditional values) - Technique (Traditional applications vs. Construction )