Architecture

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Lima, Rhea Mae Piñon, Joanne Madelle
Montilla, Sharleen Mirhan, Carl Kevin
Ocarol, Mariah Krystel
What is Architecture?
What are the Elements of Architecture?
What are the Principles of Architecture?
8 Principles of Design
5 Elements of Design
7 Elements of Interior Design
What is
Architecture?
• the art or practice of designing and
constructing buildings

• is both the process and the product of

planning, designing and constructing
buildings and other structures
What are the Elements of
Architecture?
1. Point- marks a position in space - no length,
width or depth, and is therefore static,
centralized, directionless

2. Line- is a critical element in the formation of

any visual construction - can serve to join, link,
support, surround, or intersect other visual
elements. It describe the edges of and give
shape to planes
3. Plane- has length and width, but no depth.
Planes in architecture define three-dimensional
volumes of mass and space

4. Volume- has three dimensions: length, width,

and depth and can be analyzed and understood
to consist of: points or vertices where several
planes come together, lines or edges where
two planes meet, planes or surfaces which
define the limits or boundaries of a volume
What are the Principles
of Architecture?
1. Firmatis (Durability)- It should stand up
robustly and remain in good condition

2. Utilitas (Utility)- It should be useful and

function well for the people using it.

3. Venustasis (Beauty)- It should delight

people and raise their spirits
8 Principles of Design
1. Balance- refers to the arrangement of the artwork
in a way that does not allow any one element to
overpower another. Large areas are not left blank
without an equally full area to balance the piece.

2. Unity- refers to how well one element functions

with the remaining elements. A painting of a
freshwater fish tank would appear divided were it
to include elements seen in a saltwater fish tank.

3. Contrast- refers to the use of conflicting elements

or colors while still remaining harmonious and
unified when the artwork is viewed as a whole.
4. Variety- pertains to the different types of elements used in
a piece–for example, small and large elements, as well as
black and white elements.

5. Movement- the path the eye follows when viewing a piece

of art, or the elements in a work that create movement.

6. Harmony- refers to the use of similar or consistent

elements.

7. Proportion- sometimes called “scale,” this principle refers

to the size of elements in a design.

8. Rhythm- is more readily noticed when it incorporates

patterns, but the general definition is the repetition of
elements or the use of lines to give the impression of
energy or activity.
5 Elements of Design
1. Line- enclose and contain the parts of a
design by creating outlines.

2. Shapes- is any enclosed space defined by

lines or in contrast to its surroundings.

3. Mass- is a solid body or a grouping of

visual elements (line, color, texture, etc.)
that compose a solid form.
4. Texture- a technique used in two-
dimensional design to replicate three-
dimensional surfaces through various
drawing and media techniques.

5. Color- creates a mood within the piece

and tells a story about the brand.
7 Elements of Interior
Design
1. Space- acts as a foundation on which the entire
interior design plan is built, its dimension and utilities
Space is divided into two types namely – Two
Dimensional Space which covers the floor (includes
length and width) and Three Dimensional Space
which forms the living space (includes length, width
and height).

2. Line- give birth to forms and shapes and are

responsible for establishing a sense of harmony,
contrast and unity. They define shapes and act as
visual guides of an interior space. Lines are broadly
categorized into three types – Horizontal, Vertical and
Dynamic.
3. Forms- mean shapes in general, an outline of any
three dimensional object in the space and can be
accentuated with the help of other elements like
texture, patterns and colors.
- Geometric (man-made)
- Natural (organic)

4. Light- sets in the mood and ambiance into a living

space and highlights the every other element
including space, line and forms.
- Task Lighting
- Accent Lighting
- Mood Lighting
5. Color- establish an aesthetic connection between
objects and set the mood. Colors must be chosen
based on the psychology and the mindset of the
dweller.

6. Texture- mainly deals with surfaces and determines

how a typical surface looks and feels. Texture adds
depth and interest into a living space and defines the
feel or appearance and consistency of a surface.
- Visual Texture
- Actual Texture

7. Pattern- adds the elements of continuity and smooth

transition in a living space. Patterns could be of any
shape and mostly comprise of attractive and
repetitive designs.
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