In a series of ten works, estimated to be more archaic than the Christian scriptures of the Old Testament. Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer, wrote the treatise: De architectura – based on a set of principles concerned with the theory of architecture, also known as the Vitruvian triad. He highlights the importance of structural integrity, utility and function, and the honesty of true beauty defined by a paradigm of, “firmness, commodity and delight.” Vitruvius’ writings established a concept that influenced the craft of architecture developed to be the essential components of successful architectural design as the craft progressed through centuries. Book I, emphasizes the importance of education in many branches of study an architect should be trained in. “…
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D.4) , New York, is a structure of impeccable example to “form follows function” - Louis Sullivan. It is from utility that beauty is a result in its concepts. The distinctive triangular shape of the Flatiron Building, designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham and built in 1902, allowed it to fill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway (History.com, 2010). As this divided the street in its placement, it allowed the efficient arrangement of space by its division of the neighboring streets. The most prominent characteristic of the Flatiron Building’s design, initially inspired skepticism about whether it would actually be stable enough to survive (History.com, 2010) - Claiming that the combination of triangular shape and height would cause the building to fall down. However, the structure stands firm, and fits the city’s urban makeup phases in harmony, with it’s members are in proportion to correct principles of symmetry. The Flatiron building of Chicago is a primary example of Vitruvius’ importance of structural integrity, as its shape is adjusted to the site providing a harmonious work of art in its
D.4) , New York, is a structure of impeccable example to “form follows function” - Louis Sullivan. It is from utility that beauty is a result in its concepts. The distinctive triangular shape of the Flatiron Building, designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham and built in 1902, allowed it to fill the wedge-shaped property located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Broadway (History.com, 2010). As this divided the street in its placement, it allowed the efficient arrangement of space by its division of the neighboring streets. The most prominent characteristic of the Flatiron Building’s design, initially inspired skepticism about whether it would actually be stable enough to survive (History.com, 2010) - Claiming that the combination of triangular shape and height would cause the building to fall down. However, the structure stands firm, and fits the city’s urban makeup phases in harmony, with it’s members are in proportion to correct principles of symmetry. The Flatiron building of Chicago is a primary example of Vitruvius’ importance of structural integrity, as its shape is adjusted to the site providing a harmonious work of art in its