MODULES 9-12: PHENOMENOLOGY & SEMIOTICS, CULTURE RELATIONSHIP, STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS & SYSTEMS & MORE Flashcards
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What is Phenomenology?
It is the study and exploration of the physical experiences of the human in the built environment – in buildings, materials, & their sensory properties.
“Spirit of the Place” translates to?
Genius Loci
What are examples of architectural phenomenology?
- Church of Light by Tadao Ando (Japan)
- Jewish Museum by Daniel Libeskind (Berlin)
What deals with the science of signs and symbols?
Semiotics
What are the examples of Architectural Semiotics?
- Salk Institute by Louis Kahn: symbolism of knowledge and nature
- The Smile by Alison Brooks: semiotic form expressing joy
- National Museum of Qatar by Jean Nouvel: forms mimic desert rose crystals
What are the Architectural Semiotic Principles and their key concept?
- Cultural: Embeds local identity and tradition
- Psychological: Triggers emotional responses
- Social: Facilitates interaction and storytelling
What are the types of Articulation and its example?
- Movement & Circulation – e.g., Telstra Dome
- Uses & Accessibility – e.g., Forbidden Palace
- Sequence & Succession – e.g., Grand Mosque of Cordoba
- Symbolism & Meaning – e.g., Sydney Opera House
It is defined as organizing and defining spaces through visual and functional elements.
Space Articulation
What is Territoriality?
Behavioral pattern linked to control over physical space.
Territoriality is categorized into three, what are those?
- Primary Territories: Home, bedroom (personal identity)
- Secondary Territories: Workplace, cafeteria table (shared)
- Public Territories: Parks, buses (general access)
______ is essentially a collaborative gesture of vision and movement through space in architecture.
Kinesthetics
“Architecture Reflects Culture” key idea
A physical manifestation of a society’s values, beliefs, and traditions. It could be influenced by political, economic, and historical context.
Key Case Studies in “Architecture Reflects Culture”:
- Pyramids of Giza – Symbol of divine kingship and afterlife
- House of Wisdom – Multicultural learning space in Islamic Golden Age
Defined as the methodical investigation of the stability, strength, and rigidity of structures.
Structural Design
What is the basic objective in structural analysis and design?
To produce a structure capable of resisting all applied loads without failure during its intended life.
What is the primary purpose of a structure?
To transmit or support loads
____ refers to anything that is constructed or built from interrelated parts with a fixed location on the ground.
Structure
Structures can be classified in a number of ways:
- By Type
- By Structural System
- By Geometry (form)
- By Material
- By Element
Which is not a kind of structure by types?
a. Solid Frame
b. Shear
c. Shell
d. Membrane
e. Composite
b. Shear
A structure by type…
portal frame, roof & deck, space frame
Solid Frame
A structure by type…
Thin, curved, efficient forms.
Shell
A structure by type…
Tension-stabilized, thin materials
Example: Millennium Dome (PTFE membrane)
Membrane
A structure by type…
Mixed materials (e.g., concrete, Kevlar, bio-composites)
Composite (Structural Type)
Which is a Structural System is defined as stabilized by tension (e.g., fabric, cable nets, suspension bridges)?
a. Bending
b. Shear
c. Steel
d. Tensile
d. Tensile
