Architectural design

This sculpture is composed entirely of a series of sets of four vertical metal beams, connected horizontally by shorter beams, along the museum passageways in the fashion of a ramp. Corresponding structures on opposite sides of the passages converge near the ceiling at an acute angle, creating what appears to be the perimeter of a triangle without a base, when viewing from the mouth of the artwork. These frameworks are visually similar to elongated strips of windows, due to the quadrilaterals of…

control. The application of technical resources actually serve the morphological lighting and dematerialization of the construction. At the same time Toyo Ito working on the project of Mediatheque, he start to use “blurring” term to describe his architectural theories. Image 8 Due to the development of modern technology, people start to complete more complex tasks with the help of technical devices. Communications between individuals are no longer limited in conversation or body language.…

Mechanical Engineering According to The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), Mechanical Engineers are knowledgeable in math, physics, technology, and design. In addition to technical skills learned in school, the BLS states that creativity, communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skill are crucial (“Mechanical”). In addition, Onet Online, a website supported by the United States Department of Labor, describes the skills of Mechanical Engineers as listening skills, math…

Product – User  User – User In the context of Architectural Hermeneutics, Snodgrass and Coyne discusses conditions for a dialogue to happen taking the reference definition of German philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer (Snodgrass & Coyne, 2006). The conditions are  Open minded  People have their own opinion  People having contradicting opinions  Should accept others point as worthy consideration  Regarding a particular topic  For a purpose Examples of a Design Dialogue…

off the ground allowing the structure to extend into the landscape because he intended the house to be light on the site to not disrupt the landscape. The architectural proposal for the new visitor’s center follows the concept of respect the existing elements on the site. That is why, the response of the team was to develop a different architectural language to create contrast and not compete with the clean lines and shapes from the Farnsworth House. The location of the visitor’s center was…

definition of details as set out by Edward R. Ford in his publication, “The Architectural Detail.” and how it can be adapted to suit the design strategies of a multi-generation apartment. Detail is defined as “attention to or treatment of a subject in individual or minute parts”. The architectural detail starts off as a constructive or technical problem, but the detail can and should be able to indicate the architect’s design intent. Detail is architecture at its smallest scale. Even though…

The Freemont Lofts (by Johnston Architects) promotes communal involvement through its architectural language as well as by providing space for self-expression. It holds the idea of an internal community, where artists have their own singular space to live/work. Having a community of people with similar ideals and interests that allows them…

Built-ins are a great solution for those who are looking for an architectural way to add space, beauty and storage to their homes. Built-ins do not only help organize belongings but also bring a significant decorative aspect to the rooms. Indoor staircase is another important element at home that is often a focal point and a powerful design tool. Stairs serve not only a functional purpose, but can be used as a decoration and add a unique touch to your…

father as a civil servant (Filippo 1377-1446). Though on the other hand Foster was born an only child into a working class family. Foster was born in 1935 in Manchester, England (Norman A&E). Even as a young child he took interest in structures and design (Zubowsky). He left school at sixteen to work as a town hall clerk (Zubowsky). When Foster turned eighteen he went into the Air Force for engineering for two years (Norman…

Reimagined-Design Matters! In today’s classroom, the educational population is increasingly becoming more diverse, and with the increase in change and diversity comes new needs and challenges. One of the challenges is having a classroom that is flexible enough to adapt with this current trend, all while enhancing the learning experience for students equally. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of technology and in diversity among students, and this can challenge the current…