Applications of Technology ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Applications of Technology

Architecture What is Architecture? Architecture is the art, science, and profession of planning, designing, and supervising the construction of new buildings, landscapes, communities, and furnishings in their totality, examining their environment in accordance with the principles of utility, strength, and aesthetics.

Elements of Design Line Form & Shape Space Color Texture

Lines A point denotes a location in space. Washington Monument, National Mall Washington, D.C.

Lines When a point is given direction, it becomes a line. Washington Monument, National Mall Washington, D.C.

Lines Vertical Lines - emphasize height McGraw Hill Building Manhattan, NY Seagrams Building New York Represent strength and stability

Lines Horizontal Lines - emphasize width Farnsworth House Plano, Illinois Lovell House Los Angeles California Horizontal Lines - emphasize width Represent calmness and relaxation

Lines Diagonal Lines - emphasize movement and action Louvre Pyramid Paris, France Ribbon House Argentina Diagonal Lines - emphasize movement and action

Lines Plaza Lofts Hyattsville, MD Heydar Aliyev Center Azerbaijan Curved Lines- represent freedom; soft, natural, flowing movements

Forms and Shapes Shapes are two dimensional and bound by lines Typical shapes One-half House John Hejduk

Forms and Shapes Shapes are two dimensional and bound by lines Villa Rotunda Vicenza, Italy Great Pyramid Vertical Section

Forms and Shapes Forms are three dimensional and bound by planes Planes created from extruding lines National Assembly Building , Louis Kahn Bangladesh

Forms and Shapes Forms are three dimensional and bound by planes Family House Nikaia, Greece The Ideal House Claude-Nicolas Ledeoux

Space Positive space vs Negative space

Space Positive space – actual shapes, preferred for social interaction and dwelling Negative space – created by the placement of figures, promote movement Figure Ground Map Washington, D.C.

Space Solid vs Void spaces Villa Savoye Paris, France Jubilee Church Rome, Italy

Space Open space vs Closed space Farnsworth House Plano, Illinois

Color Primary Colors

Color Cool Colors Neutral Colors Warm Colors

Color Tint – degree of lightness of a color Shades – degree of darkness of a color

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Texture Rough textures – tend to absorb light Wood Concrete Burlap Stone

Texture Rough textures – tend to absorb light Native American Museum Washington, D.C.

Texture Smooth textures – tend to reflect light Stainless Steel Marble Glass

Texture Smooth textures – tend to reflect light Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA City Hall, Greater London Authority London, England

Classwork List at least two elements used in the pictures below and explain how these elements are used in the design in the building. 1 2 3