Bachelor of Architecture

Frank Lloyd Wright believed that organic Architecture was the new style of Architecture, he wanted to represent a new way of designing, his own style which best represented his believes. Nature for Frank was like God, he believed that the building itself should not be included on top of the landscape but it should be introduced within the landscape. Frank Lloyd wright took his believes from his mentor Louis Sullivan with whom he’ll design many houses. The idea of including nature within the…

those who have done research but it has been in a stage of fading memoir since Wright, himself, tried to save the home. Frank Lloyd Wright believed in the beauty and perfection of nature; nature should be the great source of inspiration for architecture. To Wright, the organic forms of nature are what holistically…

from these films portrays Montreal’s never ending construction and poor conditions due to the infrastructures. Nonetheless, many changes have been induced that could be seen as positive or negative consequences depending on one’s perspective. The architecture of the city has changed due to the hope of creating much suitable living areas and notably, its people and culture have changed as well through time. From the films seen in class, Montreal by Night from 1947, À St-Henri le Cinq Septembre…

Democratic Architect who shaped modern architecture as we know it today. He possesses many prominent credentials, including infamous structures, vast writings, intricate theories, and scholarly teachings. Wright is most well-known for his original designs and the individuality that they displayed. He broke the mold of American Architecture during his time. Wright’s sole focus within his designs was harmony with humanity. He coined the term organic architecture with his principles of…

archaic French carré long, meaning ‘long square’ for the obvious reason that it is rectangular in shape. It was originally commissioned by Augustus Caesar’s son-in-law Marcus Agrippa, but the person who designed it is unknown. It is known that Greek architecture heavily influenced the design of Maison Carrée, which is clear from the extensive use of Corinthian order in the columns. However, by this time, the Roman architects had developed…

focus on the structure, smaller gestures will reveal themselves. Texture, colour, mass, and light may be some simple examples of this, however they all share the same trait; they may all be considered “tectonics” of a project. The fundamentals of architecture may be referred to as “tectonics” due to the fact that they are elements “pertaining to building or construction in general” (Frampton, 1990, p.93). Frascari (1994) believes that “located within tectonics is an endless set of…

What is Postmodernism? According to Merriam Webster dictionary ,Post-Modernism is “of relating to or being any various movements in reaction to modernism that are typically characterized by a return to traditional materials and forms by ironic self reference and absurdity “ (Webster, Merriam). The very term "postmodern" was, in fact, coined in the forties by the historian, Arnold Toynbee (Felluga).Postmodernism cannot be historically a specific year, and however, its ideas are around the…

Check the Architect 's Work Experiences. A good way for you to see how good an architect is by looking at his previous work. This will allow you to determine an architect 's forte. Familiarizing yourself with the style of an architect allows you to look for an architect that understands your personal style. This is important when building your dream home. Looking at an architect 's previous works allows you to see the quality of his works. Referring to an architect 's previous creations will not…

Interior Design Theories: Meaning of Place, Place Attachment, and Artifact Attachment What is design theory? Design theory is the understanding of strategies, methods, research and analysis of the practice of design. What design theory does is: act as a frame work for analysis, facilitate development, application to real-world problems, provide criteria to judge and evaluate, and is the critical pillar of foundation in knowledge. In this paper we will be examining the theories meaning of place…

A volcanic earth was discovered in vast quantities around Rome called pozzolana (“The Architecture of”, 2008). This building material was used in conjunction with rock and broken brick to make concrete. Concrete was a much stronger building material than what Rome had been using before, and concrete became the answer for Rome’s engineering…