Who is an Architect?
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Who is an Architect?Drawings – shows the appearanceGeometry - understanding of formArithmetic - measurements are computed Optics - lighting both interior exterior History - symbolic and spiritual level Philosophy - attitude of high mindedness Physics - management of structureMusic - harmonic intervals Medicine - climate and relative healthiness Law - contractual relation Astronomy - determining the height spacing and orientations
Marcus Vitruvius PollioKnown as VITRUVIUS
The first written job description on systematic architecture
VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles
Symmetry
Arrangement
Economy
Propriety
Eurythmy
Order
VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles
Symmetry
Arrangement : It is a process of placing all the defined elements in correct functional relationships, never losing sight of overall “elegance of effect”It includes Ground plan, Elevation & Perspective. Today section & detail are added.
EconomyPropriety
Eurythmy : It refers to the harmonious proportionality. Pleasing relationship between length, width & height.
Order : It is a element of a work separately and as a whole. The basis of order is the program, which clearly outline the quantities required & selection of modules from the elements of the work itself.
VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles
Propriety : It is the perfection of form which attained when a building is constructed on the basis of sound principles. For Vitruvius these were symbolic as well as practical.
Doric Ionic Corinthian
Doric order was used for temples of masculine expression of strength
Corinthians order with slender figures & leaves for feminine goddesses
Ionic order constitutes an appropriate combination of severity of Doric & delicacy of Corinthian
VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles
Symmetry : It is the achievement of a successful balance among the individual Elements of work & relationship between different parts
Economy : Requires the effective management of materials & the site, maintaining a balance between cost & common sense during the construction process.
Propriety : It is the perfection of form which attained when a building is constructed on the basis of sound principles. For Vitruvius these were symbolic as well as practical.
VITRUVIUS defined SIX Fundamental Principles & Attributes
Symmetry
Arrangement
Economy
Propriety
Eurythmy
Order
Delight
Strength
Utility
Now the work of Architect is becoming more & moreFocused. Now complex commercial Buildings have
Various Architect firms for specialty or focus work patternA Master Architect Co-ordinate & appoints or outsource with fellow associates as
Architects for Land pattern assessorsArchitects for DesignsArchitects for Project Architects for ExecutionArchitect of recordArchitects for Interiors Architects for Destruction
The Parthenon – In Athens