THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE

Lecture 1 : Introduction to Architecture and Design

Presented by:
Ar. Anju Mani Kalita
BMSA , Sonepat
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ARCHITECTURE

The art and science of designing buildings and non building structures
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The quality, production, expression, or realm, according to
aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of
more than ordinary significance
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•from theoria, meaning "a looking at, viewing, beholding", and
refers to contemplation or speculation, as opposed to action

•analysis of a set of fact in relation to one another

DEFINITION
Act of thinking, discussing, or most importantly
writing about ARCHITECTURE
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Human capacity to shape and make our environment in ways

without precedent in nature, to serve our needs and give
meaning to our lives

NEED QUALITY
OF LIFE
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The synonyms of the word design are: The synonym of the word designer are:
1. Blueprint, conception, draft, drawing, Architect, artist, author, creator, deviser,
model, pattern, plan, proposal, prototype, inventor, originator…..
sketch
2. Mark, style, type, version
3. Arrangement, composition, configuration,
form, pattern, shape
4. Aim, end, goal, intention, purpose
scheme

ANYTHING THAT IS MAN MADE IS DESIGNED

DESIGN IS AN EVERYDAY ACTIVITY –WE DESIGN OUR DAY, OUR

ATTIRE,OUR MENU ETC.
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SPATIAL DESIGN
Spatial design is a relatively new conceptual design discipline that crosses
the boundaries of traditional design specialisms such as architecture,
landscape architecture, landscape design, interior design and service
design as well as certain areas of public art
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‘Design’ is like
'LOVE'

Do not try to teach Design, Teach

Principles
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Thank you
ASSIGNMENT 1 Date: 18.08.2017

1. Define
i. “Architecture”
ii. “Design”

2. “Design is “Mirror” of the society” – Explain this on basis of Design Theory

MAIL your assignment TO –ar. anjukalita@gmail.com

SUBMISSION TIME : TILL 23.08.2017