what is architecture?

Lecorbusier ““Architecture is the learned game, correct and magnificent, of forms assembled in the light.”

Louis Kahn - “Architecture is the reaching out for the truth.”

Zaha Hadid - “Architecture is really about well-being. I think that people want to feel good in a space....”

defined Lecorbusier, louis kahn, zaha hadid

concept architecture begins with an idea, a concept, a vision

solution to a set of problemsan architect is a problem

solver

form verses function

making of spacespace can be made in many ways

“I prefer drawing to talking. Drawing is faster, and leaves less room for lies.” Lecorbusier

process every line has a meaning

structurehow does the building stand?structurehow does the building stand?

circulation how do you move through a building?circulation how do you move through a building?

function the importance of understanding function

floor a floor is a surface on ground

wall walls are all around youwall walls are all around you

roof / ceiling look above you

environment architecture also the ‘built

environment’

light and shadow how does light enter a

space?

material aesthetic, performance, function

“Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins.”

Mies Van De Rohe