ARCHHTC 236: HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM 2 Monsul Dewes - Tupara [ID# 5463936] ASSIGNMENT 1 – ANNOTATIONS The Ten Books on Architecture By Marcos Vitruvius Pollio Book I Chapter I: The Education of the Architect Marcos Vitruvius Pollio was a military engineer and architectural theorist of whom was the earliest whose writing remains from ancient times.1 His writing‚ “The Ten Books on Architecture” was lost for centuries until it was rediscovered in 1414 at the Swiss Monastery
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LIGHT AND ARCHITECTURE CÉSAR PORTELA Architect There is no need to define what natural light is‚ but we do need to remember that this light allows us to define what is around us‚ by day and night: the changing perception of the things or the bodies on which it impacts‚ and the space that contains them. Light‚ or absence of light‚ can also transform this space in each season‚ each day of the year‚ each hour of the day‚ each moment. With regard to Architecture‚ What is Architecture? Lao-Tse said
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Arrogance and Sophistication in Australian Architecture: The importance of idea behind Robin Boyd. James Carter 299553 When one looks at Robin Boyd’s “The Australian Ugliness‚” the apparent lack of artistic knowledge of Australian architecture and architectural knowledge becomes somewhat of an overpowering presence. Ideas of featurism and the Austerican way of life filter through one’s mind as it reminds us that such ideas are as prevalent today as they were when Boyd wrote the book
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primary parental forces in the nurturing of a budding architect’s soul Ar. Antara Nandy bubuildersconsultants@gmail.com Abstract Architecture is a creative and extremely challenging profession. An architect needs to possess the talents and prodigy of an artist as well as the stead-fastness and accurate decision-making abilities of a true professional. The study of architecture comprises of a unique blend of art and science. Thus the role of architectural education is highly significant in honing the
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Architecture in Pre-Historic Time and Ancient Egypt Architecture‚ over time has grown both in complexity and purpose‚ however it all started with the basic need for protection from environmental disturbances‚ wild animals and other human population. It does not just stop there. Superficial beliefs and other unnatural reasons were also the reasons for the creation of stone circles‚ monoliths and other monuments that demonstrated/represented a form of symbol. In order to understand the complex changes
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courses - academic degrees conferred by a college or university 2.5.5 Minimalist Architecture – field of architecture that uses minimal elements in design yet produces a unified and sophisticated result. 2.5.6 Green Architecture – architecture that stimulates environmental sustainability‚ minimizes impact and integrates the power of nature in the design proficiently. 2.5.7 Modern Architecture – a uprising in architecture characterized by the elements of glass‚ steel and
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Based on Jonathan Hill’s Immaterial Architecture‚ the book that traces the changing science of space and the forces that define it‚ i.e.-material aspect (presence of matter) and the immaterial aspect (absence of matter)‚ this paper also examines the confluence and definition of space driven by both material and immaterial qualities. These elements are particularly important to study in context with the ever-changing landscape of 21st century architecture. Immaterial conditions like government
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various arguments brought forth in the two readings “Morality with Regard to the Commission” by Oriol Bohigas and “Patrons or Clients?” by Robert Gutman. Both the readings discuss the patronage of architecture in earlier days and how in the recent years clientage and capitalism has taken over architecture. How today the architects are harassed by the demands of the narrow minded clients contrary to the earlier centuries where architects enjoyed the trust and respect of the patrons who granted them
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Biological Sciences www.textroad.com Research and Design of Green Tropical Architecture Agung Murti Nugroho Department of Architecture‚ Faculty of Engineering‚ University of Brawiajay‚ Malang‚ Indonesia ABSTRACT The common debate on traditional and nation architecture is always about projecting local identity on built form. The attempts are applauded especially against the western borrowed style‚ but the idea of architecture as befitting to the local climate is in question. This paper argues that
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1- Where? This Project‚ just as many other Richard Meier projects‚ is built within a heavily contrasting context of nature‚ hovering over the shores of lake Michigan. The white reinforced concrete and glass are easily distinguishable from it’s exuberant background heavy in shades of green which invokes a sense of being deep within a forest‚ away from all man made things‚ making the project all the more contrasting and also creating a sense of privacy for the entire property which is seldom achieved
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