Present Reading / Homework Welcome to HIST 12797 – Architectural History Present Reading / Homework 1. “Canada House” – Canadian High Commission, London England.

MODULE 1 - Introduction to Architectural History This Week’s Agenda: MODULE 1 - Introduction to Architectural History • Who is your Instructor? • What is the BIG PICTURE of this course? • Detailed Weekly Schedule • Expectations & Learning Outcomes • Evaluations & Exercises • What else You Should Know? • In-Class Exercise • Recap • Reading/Viewing/Listening Materials “A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.” - Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959)

Who is your instructor? “I don't want to be interesting. I want to be good.” - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) 

GREECE, Secrets of the Past Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. Pericles (495-429 B.C.) Parthenon Athens, Greece Sources and information about the slide https://www.youtube.com/v/Q2v70elPkpg?version=3&start=1922&end=2214&autoplay=0&hl=en_US&rel=0 Research sources Given the option for research, would you choose for your source? 1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon Or 2. ancient-greece.org/architecture/parthenon.html Students should take note about the information being stated in the video Focus on being able to place the building in an architectural timeline adding important facts like the following: Who requested the building construction: Pericles When was it built: 447 – 432 BCE (added research) took 15 years to build Where was it built (Acropolis, high hill in Athens) What was the building for: Temple for Athena Pellas or Parthenos(virgin) this are additional info which students are encouraged to do Design uses the golden proportion found in nature making it aesthetically pleasing to look at No straight lines can be found, all are either curved or tapered to compensate for the bulging effect of a building when you look at it making it look straight Materials used was able to last the test of time even when the paints have faded https://www.youtube.com/v/Q2v70elPkpg?version=3&start=1922&end=2214&autoplay=0&hl=en_US&rel=0

The BIG PICTURE for this course… In this class, we will be looking at: The shape of architecture throughout history and how building technology has changed over time + how the cultural values of the era impact the architecture and the people around it. For example: Who knows the name of this building? What are the structural members that are holding it up? How did it fit into the surrounding community? Who knows the name of this building? PARTHENON, a temple in honour of the goddess Athena What are the structural members that are holding it up? COLUMNS & BEAMS How did it fit into the surrounding community? If you can imagine, this sacred shrine was built high on the Acropolis, surrounded by other temples dedicated to other Greek gods. Lower down, the Acropolis is closely surrounded by the houses of the residents – a less precious and formal architecture, compared to what was built high up on the hill for them to look at, fear, and worship. https://www.oneonta.edu/faculty/farberas/arth/arth200/politics/parthenon.html

The BIG PICTURE for this course… The surrounding secular community, densely populated around the Acropolis. The Acropolis, while was full of temples dedicated to various gods. Who knows the name of this building? PARTHENON What are the structural members that are holding it up? COLUMNS & BEAMS How did it fit into the surrounding community? If you can imagine, this sacred shrine was built high on the Acropolis, surrounded by other temples dedicated to other Greek gods. Lower down, the Acropolis is closely surrounded by the houses of the residents – a less precious and formal architecture, compared to what was built high up on the hill for them to look at, fear, and worship. https://www.oneonta.edu/faculty/farberas/arth/arth200/politics/parthenon.html

Mies van der Rohe, Seagram Building, New York City (1958) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyyuflY5k2k Other resources: Given the option for research, would you choose for your source? 1. Ten buildings that changed America http://interactive.wttw.com/tenbuildings/seagram-building or 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagram_Building Original design Less is more Mies van der Rohe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyyuflY5k2k

The BIG PICTURE for this course… In comparison, another more contemporary building that we will be studying… Who knows the name of this building? What is significant about the building technology of this structure? How does it fit into the surrounding community? Who knows the name of this building? TORONTO-DOMINION BUILDING by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, construction completed in 1969. What is significant about the building technology of this structure? STEEL FRAME STRUCTURE with CONCRETE FLOOR PLATES and a CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM HANGING ON THE OUTSIDE How does it fit into the surrounding community? It is located in the heart of Toronto at King and Bay – the most powerful financial district in Canada. It’s simple Modernist lines, height, colour and form, speak of power, money and influence.

Detailed Weekly Schedule ► Click on “Course Syllabus” on our course’s landing page Things to note on the weekly schedule: When assignments are handed out When assignments are due Weekly Required Readings/Videos/Podcasts ** The weekly schedule and due dates are subject to change as a result of inclement weather, class cancellations, statutory holidays.

Detailed Weekly Schedule PLEASE NOTE: Week 6 is “Architecture Week” in the school of Architectural Technology. Our class will be going on a mandatory walking tour in Toronto that will be on Tuesday, October 13th. First year Architectural Technology/Technician students will also be visiting an architecture firm in Toronto that day. We will meet at Sheridan to take buses to the city. It is expected that you are able to attend and participate in the class despite the day that it falls on. If you have a conflict, please discuss with your professor ASAP.

Expectations and outcomes for this course… Evaluation plan: In-Class Activities 10% Quizzes 10% Assignments 20% Projects / Presentations 20% Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 20% **Students must obtain at least 50% of the value of each of the components of this course in order to obtain a passing grade.

Expectations and outcomes for this term… Course Learning Outcomes: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to: Analyze the relationship between cultural values and built form. Outline the origins of built form. Incorporate architectural terminology in written and verbal assignments and activities. Discuss some of the dominant architects of the twentieth century. Compare the historic residential styles of the local area.

Expectations and outcomes for this term… Course Learning Outcomes… continued: To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to: 6. Research topics related specifically to architectural history. 7. Explain basic design principles. 8. Discuss specific architectural ideas. 9. Identify basic architectural styles as well as some specific historic buildings and architects. 10. Adopt a professional attitude that is reflected in interactions with instructor and peers, and in written, verbal and graphic communication.

Expectations and outcomes for this term… Typical Class Format: Guided Discussion of Reading / Homework Assignment / Content Delivery Today’s Learning Objectives Recap Activity Content Delivery In-Class Exercise / Activity Recap Content Present Reading / Homework “All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.” - Philip Johnson (1906-2005) 2. Philip Johnson

What else should you know… SLATE tour

What else should you know… Architecture department policies Assignment collection policy Attendance policy Academic integrity policy ► watch the library’s video… Class start time / break policy Required Textbooks: NONE, despite what the course outline says… We will be issuing readings / podcasts / videos for you to read each week as the semester progresses.

In-class Exercise: Choose your favourite building Find a picture and create a slide in the shared Slate slide deck including: Your name A photo of your building It’s location The date it was built Prepare yourself to stand up, introduce yourself and tell us why this is your favourite building. ** This is worth 1% of your final mark.

What is the big picture of this course? Shape Technology Culture Recap What is the big picture of this course? Shape Technology Culture From Prehistory to Modernism Skara Brae, Scotland 3180 BCE–2500 BCE, Neolithic Period. Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier Poissy, France 1928-31.

Recap What about marks? There are several in-class activities There are 4 assignments There is 1 project There is a mid-term test There is a final exam

Next steps… Assignment 1 Listen to the CBC Radio podcast interview with architect Frank Gehry. CLICK on THIS LINK And click on “Listen” The interview is 21:59 minutes long. See Assignment 1 on the Weekly Schedule in order to complete your task and see the due date.

Sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_House https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto-Dominion_Centre http://www.nyc-architecture.com/ARCH/ARCH-PhilipJohnson.htm https://lwooddesigns.wordpress.com/author/lwooddesigns/page/3/ http://www.nigde.edu.tr/mimarlik/page.php?page=29