THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE 2 ORIGIN: 1592, "conception, mental

scheme, from Late Latin theoria, from

INTRODUCTION: Architectural theory is
Greek theoria "contemplation,
a tradition that includes critical
speculation, a looking at, things looked
commentary, design guidelines, and
at,
ideas about the origins of architectural
styles and movements. It can also "from therein to consider, speculate,
include advocacy for new approaches to look at from theoros "spectator," from
the practice of architecture. thea "a view" horan "to see". Sense of
"principles or methods of a science or art
Proportion: Theories and systems of
(rather than its practice)" is first recorded
proportion in architecture, including the
in 1613.
importance of material, structural, and
manufactured proportions. That of an explanation based on
observation and reasoning" is from 1638.
Circulation: Pathways that allow
movement through buildings and spaces Theory of Architecture is not History of
Architectural elements: The primary Architecture by another name.
elements of point, line, plane, and
History deals with buildings and the
volume.
various styles of architecture which have
Ordering principles: Six ordering arisen throughout time. History in this
principles used in interior design, such sense is a DESCRIPTION of the
as axis, symmetry, hierarchy, architectural facts.
transformation, datum, and rhythm.
ARCHITECTURAL TERMINOLOGIES:
Organization of forms: Different forms of
1.) Organic Architecture (Beyond Frank
organization for structures, such as
Lloyd Wright). Associated Architect:
centralized, linear, radial, clustered, and
Antoni Gaudí
grid forms.
2.) Movement Questioning Modernism's
WHAT IS THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE?
"Universal" Solutions. Associated
An organized system of accepted Movement: Postmodernism
knowledge that applies in a variety
3.) Philosophical Concept relating
circumstances to explain a specific set
Deconstructivism in Architecture:
of phenomena.
Deconstruction
A scientific hypothesis that survives
4.) Architectural Theory Emphasizing
experimental testing becomes a
Human Perception and Sensory
scientific theory.
Experience: Phenomenology
A belief that can guide a behavior: "the
5.) "Blob Architecture" Style with
architect has a theory that more is less.
Curvilinear and Organic Forms.
Popularizing Architect: Zaha Hadid
6.) Architectural Approach Using 16.) Asserts that structures must have
Advanced Technologies and Materials stability (firmitatis), utility (utilitatis), and
for Efficiency and Sustainability: High- beauty (venustatis): Vitruvian Theory
tech architecture
3 Levels Of Activity In The System Of
7.) 20th-Century Architect Integrating Communication:
"Topos" (Place) and Building-Site
Synatics – The Rules Which Govern The
Relationship. Associated Architect: Alvar
Acceptable Combination Of Signs.
Aalto
Sematics – The Meaning Of The Signs.
8.) "Archigram" Group's Primary Focus:
Radical, technology-driven architecture Pragmatics – The Intention, Goal Or
Function Of These Signs.
9.) Architectural Approach Emphasizing
Interaction with Social and Cultural Thermatic Theories Of Architecture
Contexts: Contextualism Design - Aim At The Fulfilment Of One
Principal Goal, Often At The Cost Of
10.) Architectural Theory Integrating
Other Customary Goals Of The Building
Environmental Systems and Human
Behavior for Sustainability: Eco- Theories Of Architectural Synthesis -
Architecture Are Examples Of Theories Which Aim At
Fulfilling Simultaneously Several Goals,
11.) Discusses key spatial elements
Usually All The Goals That Are Known.
such as points, lines, planes (vertical
wall planes, horizontal base planes, Vitruve Marcus Vitruvius Pollio - The
overhead planes), and volumes: Author Of The Oldest Research On
Architectural Space Architecture Which Has Remained Till
This Day, Worked During The Reign Of
12.) Combination of a building's external
Emperor August.
appearance, internal structure, and
overall design unity: Form Ten Books On Architecture (De
Architectura Libri Decem) Vitruve
13.) A beam extending horizontally,
Discusses Not Only One Theme But
supported only at one end: Cantilever
Several Practical Goals Of The Bldg,
14.) A theoretical construct for Each One Of These In A Separate
understanding and designing buildings, Chapter Of The Book.
integrating complex issues and
1. Durability (Firmitas)
contextual factors: Conceptual
Framework 2. Practicality Or “Convenience”
(Utilitas)
15.) Involves imagining and constructing
the shape, size, and scheme of a 3. Pleasantness (Venustas)
building: Design Theory