Theories of Architecture & Urbanism

Theorizing Architecture
  • Project Part I: Analysing Self
  • Project Part II: Analysing Self CONT.
  • Project Part III: Analysing and Theorizing Architecture


This project attempts to convey an understanding of architect’s architectural theory through a direct observation and analysis of his/her buildings. Using architecture as primary text, this project claims that the world of form is not arbitrary but displays an internal logic that has the capacity to convey meaning. Analytical illustrations are used extensively to reveal the conceptual and experiential order of the architecture. It will support students’ learning since doing architecture can be developed by studying the work of others. This project  requires us to select a defined area of our hometown and see it “through the eyes” of one architect, urban designer or theoretician that was discussed in the lecture series. We are asked to apply or translate design theories and historic urban design approaches onto this area. Imagine how the architect or urban designer may have analysed and interpreted in this chosen area.  This project comprises of 3 parts:

Project Part I









Project Part II







Project Part III







Synopsis

Urbanism - Public Spaces





Urbanism - Ornamentation and Complexity




Post Modernism




Semiology


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