Theories of Architecture and Urbanism

INTERPRETING ARCHITECTURE

SYNOPSIS

This synopsis attempts to interpret architecture according to established architectural theory and conditions within which architecture is done.  In a group of 4/5 students, students are to present a synopsis of the given reading during the seminar sessions. It is intended to provide each student with the opportunity to share their knowledge with the class, and to help promote student discussions

Synopsis slides can be found here 
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PROJECT I - Theorizing Architecture

Theorize – to think of or suggest ideas about what is possibly true or real; to form or suggest a theory about something; speculate / To propose as a theory

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.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.Analyse architecture and urban forms in relation to relevant architectural theories

2.Analyse and critique the relationship between architecture and its social, cultural and intellectual context

3.Produce, orally and in writing, a critical interpretation of architecture and urbanism in relation to relevant theories within the contemporary discourse of architecture

Chosen Architect - Robert Venturi

Boards

Reflective Text

PROJECT PART II: ANALYZING AND THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE

This project emphasises architecture is like language with vocabulary, grammatical structure; both physical and intellectual. Through certain arrangement, it carries messages and communicates meanings. Nevertheless, in order to understand architecture, one must be aware of the conditions within which they are employed. 

For this part of the project which is a continuous from the first, a particular building in Empire Damansara is selected. The building chosen is Point 92. Ideas from Robert Venturi is applied into the architecture and design of this building into realizing this building as part of the theory. 

To include:

1. External contributing factors (min 3) 
2. Analysis diagrams (plan, section, elevation) 
3. To theorize architecture based on analysis of self & architecture