Architectural Design Philosophy: Blending Gothic and Art Deco Influences
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Roman Round Arch Domes Circular Floor Plan Concrete Columns
Gothic • Pointed Arch • Emphasis on Height • Strong Vertical Lines • Heavy Ornamentation
Art Nouveau • Organic Shapes • Celtic Influences • Japanese Influences • Flowery • Curvy • Ornate • 1890-1914
Art Deco • Mathematical Design • Geometric Shapes • Influences from Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Aztec Mexico (Sun) • Aluminum and Steel • Machine Age • 1925-1939
Minimalism • Emphasis on Horizontal Lines • Japanese Influences • Basic Elements of Lines and Planes • Less is More • Form and Function Meet • Open Plan for Living Space • 1960s to 1970s
Your Assignment: • Divide into groups of 4-5 • Brainstorm and write a design philosophy • Design a floor plan on graph paper using architectural symbols • Make a WHITE 3-D cardboard model of the building • Present your project to the class
What is a Design Philosophy? • Include Influences (Such as Japanese, Roman, Celtic, Gothic, Egyptian, etc.) • Include Emphasis (Such as Height, Horizontal Lines, Geometric Shapes, Curved Lines.) • Include Purpose (School, Office Building, Church, Skating Rink, Post Office, etc.)