Theories

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Solitude

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the state of being free from observation by others

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Intimacy

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state of being with another person but free from the outside world

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Anonimity

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state of being unknown even in a crowd

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Reserve

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state in which a person employs psychological barriers to control unwanted intrusions

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Proxemics

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the study of human use of space & the effects that population density has on behaviour , communication , & social interaction

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Proxemics

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Branch of knowledge that deals with the amount of space that people feel it necessary to set between themselves & others

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0.5 m

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Intimate space

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1. 2m

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personal space

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3 m

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Social Space

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axis

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a line established by two points in space, about which forms & spaces can be arranged in a symmetrical or balance manner

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symmetry

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the balance distribution & arrangement of equivalent forms & spaces on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane , or about a center or axis

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Bilateral symmetry

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refers to the balanced arrangement of similar or equivalent elements on opposite sides of a median axis so that only one plane can divide the whole into essentially identical halves

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Radial symmetry

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refers to the balanced arrangement of similar, radiating elements such that the composition can be divided into similar halves by passing a plane at any angle around a center point or along a central axis

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Hierarchy

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the articulation of the importance or significance of a form/space by its size, or placement relative to the other forms & spaces of the organization

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Rhythm

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a unifying movement characterized by a patterned repetition / alteration of formal elements/ motifs in the same/ a modified form

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rhythm

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refers to any movement characterized by a pattern recurrence of elements/ motifs at regular of irregular intervals

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datum

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a line, plane/ volume that, by its continuity & regularity, serves to gather, measure, & organize a pattern of forms & space

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datum

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Organizes a random pattern of elements through its regularity, continuity , & constant presence

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transformation

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principle that an architectural concept , structure, or organization can be altered through a series of discrete manipulations & permutations in response to a specific context/ set of conditions without a loss of identity/concept

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Art Nouveau

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Flowery & more decorative (1890- 1910). A result to major world events (Industrial Revolution & World War I )

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Art Deco

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Streamlined & Sleeker & Geometric (1920's in Europe , 1930's in USA). A result to major world event (Industrial Revolution & World War I )

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Art Deco (more Masculine)

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Architectural style of Chrysler Building

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Jugenstil( German Art Nouveau- more feminine)

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Architectural style of the historic center of Riga, Latvia

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Art Deco

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Architectural style of Niagara Mohawk Building

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Beaux Arts

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Symbolises Wealth ; uses formal symmetry, Italian Renaissance form, and classical Greek and Roman decorative elements like columns, pediments and balustrades to create a grand and imposing architectural statement; a grandiose, ornamental, and symmetrical style of design popular throughout the Golded Age of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century

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Post Modernism

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Architectural style of Philip Johnson's AT & T building

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Modernism

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highlights the pure functions in design; focuses on creating a relationship between the material & structure

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Post-Modernism

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Considers aesthetic value in design. emphasizes the vitality of historical elements in design

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Minimalism

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Architectural Style of the Barcelona Pavillion

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Purism

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Architectural style of Pavillion de I' Esprit Nouveau

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Purism

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Pure & refine form (between 1918- 1925)

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Minimalism

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Clean lines & strive to convey the message of simplicity (art movement after World war II)

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Walt Disney Concert Hall

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Which of these two used stainless steel Facade

* Walt Disney Concert Hall or

* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

Problem: reflection, excessive glare

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Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

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Which of these two used Titanium Facade

* Walt Disney Concert Hall or

* Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

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Frank Ghery

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Architect of the Guggenheim Museum, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Frank Lloyd Wright

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Architect of the Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

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I .M. Pei

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Architect of Louvre Museum in Paris, France

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Jean Nouvel

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Architect of Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Frank Ghery

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Architect of Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao

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Richard Rogers & Renzo Piano

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Architect/s of Centre Pompidou ( Beauboug) in Paris, France

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Shigeru Ban

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Architect/s of Centre Pompidou in METZ, FRANCE