1. Architectural Concepts
Theory of Architecture 2
M.S.Chua

2. Categories of Concepts
Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Functional Concepts
Structural Concepts
Environmental Concepts
Technological Concepts

3. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Biological Analogy
- Architecture based on anatomy
- Parts of a whole

4. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Biological Analogy
- Organic Architecture
Falling water by Frank Lloyd Wright
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5. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Biological Analogy
- Morphology:
Science of form
Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright
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6. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Biological Analogy
- Form follows function
Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan
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7. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Biological Analogy
- Influence of the environment
San Miguel Corporation Building by Bobby Mañosa
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8. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Mechanical Analogy
- Scientific evolution and artistic evolution follow the same laws
- Movement and function
- Collaboration in the progressive accumulation of technical knowledge
- Precise destination and expression of potentialities

9. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Gastronomic Analogy
- Demands the combination of materials of strength, ideal sequence or plan, analysis and testing of efficacies
- Goes beyond scientific analysis; requires intuition, imagination, enthusiasm, immense amount of organizational skill

10. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Linguistic Analogy
- Eloquence and expression
Dancing House by Frank Gehry
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11. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Linguistic Analogy
- Emotions and experiencing emotions
Taj Mahal of India
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12. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Analogy
Linguistic Analogy
- Vocabulary and composition

13. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Metaphors: Abstract relationships
The Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava
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14. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts
Essences: meanings, issues, symbols. Going beyond programmatic requirements
Direct responses: stated requirements
Ideals: universal values, highest aspirations

15. Functional Concepts
Traditional definition of good architecture: Vitruvius’ Utilitas, Firmitas, Venustas
Architectural Programming

16. Structural Concepts
By gravity

17. Structural Concepts Post and lintel Acropolis of Athens
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18. Structural Concepts Arches and vaults Roman Aqueduct
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19. Flying Buttress Supporting the Cathedral of Notre Dame
Structural Concepts
Flying buttress
Flying Buttress Supporting the Cathedral of Notre Dame
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20. Hagia Sophia of Instanbul
Structural Concepts
Domes
Hagia Sophia of Instanbul
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21. Capitol Complex Chandigarh
Structural Concepts
Frames
Capitol Complex Chandigarh
by Le Corbusier
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22. Structural Concepts Suspended Systems CCP by Leandro Locsin
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23. Structural Concepts
Prefabrication
Stretched membrane

24. Environmental Concepts
Environmental Theory of Perception
Light and color as a modifying element of space
Ronchamp Chapel by Le Corbusier
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25. Environmental Concepts
Using what is there
Design takes off from the natural features of the site
Coconut Palace by Bobby Mañosa
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26. Technological Concepts
Marina Bay Sands by Moshe Safdie
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