Round Arch Domes Circular Floor Plan Concrete Columns Roman Round Arch Domes Circular Floor Plan Concrete Columns

Gothic Pointed Arch Emphasis on Height Strong Vertical Lines Heavy Ornamentation

Art Nouveau Organic Shapes Celtic Influences Japanese Influences Flowery Curvy Ornate 1890-1914

Art Deco Mathematical Design Geometric Shapes Influences from Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Aztec Mexico (Sun) Aluminum and Steel Machine Age 1925-1939

Minimalism Emphasis on Horizontal Lines Japanese Influences Basic Elements of Lines and Planes Less is More Form and Function Meet Open Plan for Living Space 1960s to 1970s

Your Assignment: Divide into groups of 4-5 Brainstorm and write a design philosophy Design a floor plan on graph paper using architectural symbols Make a WHITE 3-D cardboard model of the building Present your project to the class

What is a Design Philosophy? Include Influences (Such as Japanese, Roman, Celtic, Gothic, Egyptian, etc.) Include Emphasis (Such as Height, Horizontal Lines, Geometric Shapes, Curved Lines.) Include Purpose (School, Office Building, Church, Skating Rink, Post Office, etc.)