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05 – The experience of architecture: basic concepts

PLACE: the building will have to adapt to the environment and purpose of it.


SPACE:


FUNCTION:

  • Mechanical
  • Organic
  • Moralistic

FORM:

  • Rhythm (repetition of shapes)
  • Axiality
  • Symmetry
  • Hierarchy (relation of importance between elements)
  • Module
  • Grid
  • Movement (irregular forms)
  • Unit
  • Centrality
  • Balance
  • Limit
  • Light
  • Contrast
  • Color
  • Texture
  • Proportion
  • Scale

MATERIALS and STRUCTURE