Theories of Architecture & Urbanism

Project: Theorizing Architecture

Part I: Analysing Self

THEORIZING

ARCHITECTURE

THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM [ARC2224]

Part 1 of the project is to provide information on the architect in order to comprehend personal attributes that contribute to the construction of architectural theory. This is taking account the fact that “the way in which people organize their place is related to their beliefs and their aspirations, their world view.”(Unwin, 2002)

Part 2 of the project emphasises architecture is like language with vocabulary, grammatical structure; both physical and intellectual. Through certain arrangement, it carries messages and communicates meanings. Nevertheless, in order to understand architecture, one must be aware of the conditions within which they are employed.

This synopsis attempts to interpret architecture according to established architectural theory and conditions within which architecture is done.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the theoretical issues related to design through study of architecture and urbanism and its related studies

2. Relate architectural theories to contemporary architecture and urban forms

Synopsis: Interpreting Architecture

INTERPRETING

ARCHITECTURE

Analysing & Theorizing Architecture

Analysing Self - Working Experience

Semiology & Architecture

Synopsis 1

Seven Senses

“Is architecture merely sculpture – the 3 Dimensional Compositions of forms in space? Is it the application of aesthetic considerations onto the form of buildings – the art of making building beautiful? Is it the decoration of buildings? Is it the introduction of poetic meaning into buildings? Is it the ordering of buildings according to some intellectual system – classicism, functionalism, post-modernism, etc?

(Unwin, S. 2014)

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