Asu history and theory lecture 2a-introduction 30-9-2017
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This document provides an introduction to a course on the history and theory of architecture. It discusses the relationship between history, theory, and design. It then provides a brief overview of the evolution of architectural styles throughout history. Finally, it discusses some key concepts in architectural theory, including how theory has developed through writing, and how the internet may further architectural discourse. The architect Vitruvius defined architecture as incorporating utility, firmness, and delight. Architecture is the design of buildings and spaces to meet human needs using technology and science with aesthetic qualities.
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Asu history and theory lecture 2a-introduction 30-9-2017
- 1. ASU – Ain Shams University Faculty of Engineering Department of Architectural Engineering ARC 122: History & Theory of Architecture Fall 2017 Instructor: Dr. Yasser Mahgoub Lecture 1 - Introduction
- 2. History – Theory - Design History TheoryDesign
- 3. History – Theory - Design • What is the relationship between: –History –Theory –Design History TheoryDesign
- 5. Architectural Styles Evolutionary Tree This is a brief coverage of the development of architectural styles throughout history using a timeline to provide a better visual overview.
- 8. Antiquity Architecture Giza Pyramids Petra Stone Henge Abu Simbel Temple
- 13. Islamic Architecture Mecca Dome of the Rock Wikalat Al Ghuri Muhamad Ali Mosque Al Hambra Sultan Hassan
- 20. Architecture of the Late 20th Century Frank Gehry Shtutgart Museum Mario Botta Peter Eisenman Renzo Piano Zaha Hadi Tado Ando Jean Nouvel
- 21. Architecture of the early 21st Century Cybertecture Sustainable Architecture Nano Materials Parametric Design
- 23. Architectural Theory • Architectural theory is the act of thinking, discussing, and writing about architecture. thinking writingdiscussing Architectural Theory
- 24. Architectural Theory Some forms that architecture theory takes are: • lecture or dialogue, • treatise or book, • paper • project • competition entry.
- 25. Architectural Theory • Books, magazines, and journals published an unprecedented number of works by architects and critics in the 20th century.
- 26. Architectural Theory • As a result, styles and movements formed and dissolved much more quickly than the relatively enduring modes in earlier history.
- 28. Architectural Theory • It is to be expected that the use of the internet will further the discourse on architecture in the 21st century.
- 32. The Architect !
- 33. The Context of Architecture Earth Climate Ecology Resources Cities Neighborhoods Buildings Interior Spaces Individual Groups Psychological Social Cultural Individual Human Environment Built Environment Natural Environment
- 34. What is Architecture? A good definition was provided by the Roman architect VITRUVIUS in the 1st century AD in the first of his famous collection “Ten Books on Architecture”.
- 35. What is Architecture? Vitruvius said that architecture was a building that incorporated: Utilitas ... Firmitas … Venustas Commodity ... Firmness ... Delight Utility ... Structure ... Attractive Use ... Construction … Appearance Function ... Technology ... Aesthetic
- 36. The Difference Between Architecture and Building Any Building ≠ Architecture Architecture = Design BEFORE Building Architecture is DESIGNED Buildings, Spaces and Environments. According to Human Needs Using Technology and Science, With Aesthetic Qualities.
- 37. What is Design? • DESIGN is a both – a verb (to design) & – a noun (a design). • DESIGN is both – a process & – a product • The process of designing and product that is designed.
- 38. What is Design? • DESIGN is an activity aiming at the production of a plan of action which if executed is expected to lead to a situation with certain desired characteristics and without unforeseen and undesired side and after effects.
- 39. Impact of Design on Cost Implications
- 40. Thank You.