This document discusses the concept of axis in architecture and design. An axis is a line established by two points in space that structures the arrangement of forms and spaces in a symmetrical or balanced manner. An axis can be created in four ways and serves various purposes like organizing space, creating focal points, and aiding navigation. Examples of axis in ancient architecture, modern architecture, nature, and their roles are provided.

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to the presentation on design principle
Axis

2. Contents

3. AXIS: A LINE
ESTABLISHED BY TWO
POINTS IN SPACE,
ABOUT WHICH FORMS
AND SPACES CAN BE
ARRANGED IN A
SYMMETRICAL OR
BALANCED MANNER
What is Axis? Axis can be created by 4 ways

4. 1. Since an axis is
essentially a linear
condition, it has qualities of
length and direction, and
induces movement and
promotes views along its
path.

5. 2.For its definition, an axis must be
terminated at both of its ends by a
significant form or space.

6. 3. The notion of an axis
can be reinforced by
defining edges along its
length. These edges can
be simply lines on the
ground plane, or vertical
planes that define a
linear space coincident
with the axis.

7. 4. An axis can also be established
simply by a symmetrical arrangement
of forms and spaces.
Northern Palace at Masada

8. Types of axes:
• Primary Axis
• Secondary Axis
• Radial Axis
• Transverse Axis
• Diagonal Axis
• Terminating Axis
• Visual and Symbolic Axis

9. Axis in ancient architecture
Bir Hakeim Bridge Paris
St. Peter's square

10. • SINCE AN AXIS IS ESSENTIALLY A
LINER CONDITION, IT HAS QUALITIES
OF LENGTH AND DIRACTION,AND
INDUCES MOVMENT AND PROMOTES
VIEW ALONG ITS PATH
NATIONAL MARTYRS MEMORIAL
*points in space established by vertical, linear elements or centralized building forms

11. Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
National Parliament of Bangladesh

12. The view of Taj Mahal

13. Teotihuacan, City of
the Gods. Located
near Mexico City,
Teotihuacan was the
largest and most
influential ritual center
of Mesoamerica,
founded c. 100 B.C.
and flourishing until
about A.D. 750. The
site was dominated by
two massive temple-
pyramid, the Pyramid
of the sun and the
smaller pyramid of the
Moon, from which the
Avenue of the Dead
runs south to the
citadel and market
compound in the
center of the city

14. Villa Madama, Rome

15. The Wings of The Uffizi Palace
-Florence, Italy

16. Plan of Beijing (formally Peking), China

17. Temple of Amun at Karnak, Egypt

18. Itsukushima Temple, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

19. Shwezigon Pagoda, Bagan,Mayanmar
Mosque of Selim , Turky

20. de la concorde, Paris
AXISIN modern
ARCHITECTURE

21. • vertical
places,
such as
symmetric
al
buildings
facades or
fronts,
preceded
by a
forecourt
or similar
open
space
• well defined spaces, generally centralized or regular form
• gateways that open outward toward a view or vista beyond

22. AXIS IN NATURE

23. SUMMARY:
Axis plays an important role in our life.
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• Organizing Space
• Creating Focal Points
• Aiding Navigation
• Enhancing Symmetry and Balance
• Highlighting Views
• Facilitating Ceremony and Ritual
• Providing Cultural Significance
• Creating Visual Interest
• Supporting Urban Planning
• Defining Boundaries

24. All information from:
Francis D. K. Ching - Form, Space & Order
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