ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN THEORY

SEMESTER I LECTURE I

Contents of this lecture

Introduction to the course Contents of the course Intention of the course Scope of the course

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Before we start on the course it would be worthwhile to appreciate the meanings of the words that make up the title of the course.

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Architecture
Architecture can be seen as the Art, Science and Philosophy of organizing spaces for different human activities.

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The range of spaces to be organized could be from the space in the drawer of a table to the spaces in the buildings to the spaces in a city.
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Some examples of architecture

Hotel Interior

An Airport

A quiet city street

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A religious building
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Design
The word design has numerous connotations. Design as a noun is described in the dictionary as: 1 A plan or drawing produced to show the appearance and working of something before it is made 2 The action of producing such a plan or a drawing 3 A decorative pattern 4 Underlying purpose or planning
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As a verb it is described as 1 Produce a design for 2 Plan or intend for a purpose The various phrases related to design are: 1 By design: on purpose 2 Have designs on: aim to obtain

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The synonyms of the word design are: 1 Blueprint, conception, draft, drawing, model, pattern, plan, proposal, prototype, sketch 2 Mark, style, type, version 3 Arrangement, composition, configuration, form, pattern, shape 4 Aim, end, goal, intention, purpose scheme

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The synonym of the word designer are: Architect, artist, author, creator, deviser, inventor, originator

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 ANYTHING THAT IS MAN MADE IS DESIGNED. DESIGN IS THUS AN EVERYDAY ACTIVITY WE DESIGN OUR DAY, OUR ATTIRE, OUR MENU ETC.

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Here are some examples that hint at the range of design applications

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Textile

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Graphics

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Sculpture

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Dress

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Fashion

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Furniture

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Food
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Product Design
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Building
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Building

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Landscape
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Cities
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Theory
Theory, the dictionary defines, is a, supposition or system of ideas explaining something especially one based on general principles independent of the facts, phenomena etc., to be explained Speculative view The sphere of abstract knowledge
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 Exposition of the principles of science etc. Collection of propositions to illustrate principles of a subject

Synonyms of Theory: Assumption, conjecture, guess, hypothesis, presumption, speculation, supposition, surmise, thesis, philosophy, plan, proposal, scheme, system.
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Contents of the course

This course will focus on BASIC DESIGN Design theory of Architecture will be covered in the later semesters. The contents of the course will comprise:
Elements of Design Principles of Design Objectives of Design Composition Typologies Morphology
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Intention of the Course

To introduce Art and Design. To augment the already acquired straight line thinking involved in sciences with the multi-faceted thinking required for creative pursuits. To initiate the theoretical thinking behind design. To create a foundation for the understanding of architectural design.
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 The study of this course will help in the building up of the idea and creativity component of designing. The skill or technology component of Architectural Design will be covered by subjects like drawing, structure, services, management etc. covered elsewhere in the B. Architecture programme.

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