ARCH 413 | Theory of Architectural Design IISlideshow developed by: Arch. Edeliza V. Macalandag, UAPBohol Island State University | College of Architecture & Engineering

Text from Salvan, George S. Architectural Theories of Design. JMC Press, Inc, 1986.

CONCEPTUALIZATION TECHNIQUES OF DESIGN Part 2

Stages in Designing1. DESIGN ANALYSIS2. TENTATIVE SOLUTIONS3. CRITICISM4. OPERATIONAL PROCESS5. GEOMETRIC

METHODOLOGY Systematic method of problem solving Builds upon the concept by helping to

make the best use of the design tools acquired in creativity

Involves a systematic breakdown of a body of knowledge into its workable parts

DESIGN METHODS/ TOOLS• Imagineering

IMAGINATION + REALITY = BALANCE

• Brainstorming• Problem-solving Method– Forces one to identify the real problem– Compels one to record one’s findings in an organized

fashion– Allows for thorough thinking/ analysis on the problem

before producing a physical setting

CCTV Headquarters, Beijing, 2008 Rem Koolhaas

Link to my China Photo

Puerta de Europa towers (Gate of Europe or just Torres KIO)Madrid, Spain (1996), Philip Johnson and John Burgeethe first inclined skyscrapers in the world, 115 m tall with an inclination of 15°

Ray and Maria Stata Center, MIT, 2004Frank Gehry

Fred and Ginger, Prague, 1996 Frank Gehry with Croatian-Czech Vlado Milunić

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain, 1997Frank Gehry

A DESIGN PARADIGM[pattern, template, model]

DESIGN TOOLS

1. PRESTATEMENT2. PROBLEM STATEMENT3. INFORMATION4. ANALYSIS5. SYNTHESIS6. EVALUATION

7 Major Architectural Services1. Pre-Design Services2. Design Services3. Specialized Allied Services4. Construction Services5. Post Construction Services6. Comprehensive Architectural Services7. Design-Build Services

Pre-Design Services• Economic Feasibility Studies• Project Financing• Architectural Programming

Investigating, identifying and documenting the needs of the client for use in the design of the project

• Promotional Services• Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies• Space/Management Studies

ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

• Related Literature• Interview/ Consult with

Experienced Persons• Observation

Think Stage

• Compartmentalizing the problem + solutions• Partials solutions• Combine solutions

Conceptualization• In a graphic manner• All drawings, sketches,

verbal descriptions, models, other visuals that relate to the project belong here

Architect’s Design Services Regular Services

1. Schematic Design Phase2. Design Development Phase3. Contract Documents Phase and4. Construction Phase

• Puerta de Europa towers (Gate of Europe or just Torres KIO) http://www.flickr.com/photos/8230500@N04/1216060610/

• Ray and Maria Stata Center http://www.sillyvillage.com/img/art/mit/mit1.jpg http://www.modresdes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Ray-and-Maria-Stata-Center.jpg

• Fred and Ginger, Prague

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RSGUHUqz4ec/TD3HCOvy4uI/AAAAAAAAE0o/OAxQSzJOP3Q/s640/frank-gehry-buildings-ss03.jpg

Guggenheim Bilbao http://www.e-architect.co.uk/images/jpgs/bilbao/guggenheim_museum_bilbao_ebe310108_3.jpg

CCTV HQ http://indiavisions.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/cctv_beijing_oma_220307_12.jpg

CCTV HQMy China TripOct-Dec 2007