Chapter 6- Proportion and Scale

Renaissance Theories

The theories of the Renaissance architects was simular to that of the Greeks and Romans. They all believed that their architectural proportion had to follow a numeric formula.

One such architect was Andrea Palladio. The images above show how his architecture consisted of five parts.

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http://www.palladiomoderno.com/andrea-palladio-en/le_opere.asp

Chapter 6- Proportion and Scale

The Orders

The orders are how the Greeks and the Romans used a proportion to express beauty.

The images above show how columns use a specific proportion.

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http://www.otago.ac.nz/theoart/research/artsbuiltenvironment.html

Chapter 6- Proportion and Scale

Golden Section

A naturally occurring mathematical equation in which the sum of two numbers is equal to that of the lesser sums.

The image above shows the golden section in an interior.

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http://www.archidose.org/Jan00/011700.html

Chapter 5- Circulation

Form of the Circulation Space: Spiral

Spiral is a form of circulation in which one moves upward from one point to another in a circular motion.

The images above show how a spiral staircase is an example of spiral circulation.

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http://justinsomnia.org/2007/04/larc-et-quick/

Chapter 5- Circulation

Path-Space Relationship: Pass by Space

Pass by space is a type of path-space relationship in which there is a corridor to move through and rooms on either side.

A hallway is a good example of this.

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hallway,_Palacio_Real,_Madrid.jpg

Chapter 5- Circulation

Configuration of the Path: Network

Network is a type of configuration of path in which paths intersect at random points.

The Plan of Washington is a good example of this.

Image From:
http://www.georgeglazer.com/maps/newengland/mallplan.html

Chapter 5- Circulation

Building Entrance

A building entrance is how a building is entered.

The images above show a subtractive or depressed entry can give the user shelter.

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http://closing.vox.com/