Architecture

I. Definition of Architecture
architectura
arkitekton
master builder
chief or leader
carpenter
Architecture is the art of designing structures.

II. The Role of Architect

The architect is to be concerned with the
following:
1. Construction
2. Articulation
3. Aesthetics

Ernest Gardner. The role of the architect is constantly evolving.

III. Theory of Architecture

A good building should satisfy the principles of
firmitatis utilitatis venustatis.
DURABILITY it should stand up robustly
and remain in good condition.
UTILITY it should be useful; and function
well for the people using it.
BEAUTY it should delight people, and raise
their spirits.

Is this a work of an architecture?

You employ stone, wood, and concrete,

and with these materials you build houses
and palaces: that is construction.
Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly you
touch my heart, you do me good. I am
happy and I say: This is beautiful. That
is Architecture.

IV. Brief Historical

Trace of Architecture

A. GREEK ARCHITECTURE

1. Cretan Period

2. Mycenaean Period
3. Classic Greek

CRETAN PERIOD

Palace of King Minos.

MYCENAEAN PERIOD

cyclopean walls

CLASSIC GREEK

Sacred Rock of Athens

B. ROMAN ARCHITECTURE

Collosseum

Pantheon

Nimes

amphitheaters

C. BYZANTINE ARCHITECTURE

Dome of St. Peter's Basilica

Hagia Sophia church

D. ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE

E. GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE

F. RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE

The Duomo, Florence

G. 19th CENTURY ARCHITECTURE

Manchester, Reform Club (former), King Street

H. CURRENT TRENDS

V. Modern Concepts of
Architecture

Though its aesthetic dimension

architecture goes beyond the functional
aspects that it has in common with other
human sciences (Nunzia Rondanini).

The values and attitudes which underly

modern architecture differ both between
the schools of thoughts, which influence
architecture and between individual
practicing architects (Ivar Holm).

VI. Architectural Planning

Orientation
Design
Fenestration
Walls
Color
Material and Techniques

VII. Types of Architecture

According to Function

A. DOMESTIC

Houses

B. RECREATIONAL

Sabungan

C. COMMERCIAL

Sari-sari store

Mall of Asia

D. RELIGIOUS

Chapel

Cathedral

E. MILITARY OR DEFENSE

Lighthouse

Watchtower

F. FACTORIES

VIII. Cultural Meaning of

Architecture

Architects help bring meaning

to the material world by shaping
our understanding of where and
how we are (Geronimo
Manahan).

Language of architecture in our

cybernetic age, besides using the
language of classical architecture
and that of the modern
architecture, looks at
interconnectedness and symbiosis
(Geronimo Manahan).

IX. Challenges Confronting

the Philippine Architecture

Jai Alai Building

Walls of Intramuros

St. Cecilias Hall

Museo Ilocos Norte in Laoag

X. Redefining the Boundaries of

the Philippine Architecture

Alcazaren believes that the year 2000 was a

benchmark year for the Philippine
Architecture.

Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Towers in our city