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Technical Transformations in Architecture | Impact of Industrial Revolution
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on January 31, 2010
Architectural transformations were the main focus since the beginning of industrial revolution.
Three major types of architectural transformations were brought about:
- Cultural transformations that we discussed in the earlier article
- Technical transformations
- Terrotorial transformations
In this article, we will deal with “Technical transformations in Architecture”.
Kew Gardens - Cast iron house at the Botanical garden
Industrial revolution brought about in the development of machines working on steam power which brought about the development of railways.
Rotary steam power and the iron frame came into being at around the same time through the interdependent efforts of three men:
- James Watt
- Abraham Darby
- John Wilkinson
Architectural & Cultural Transformations after the Industrial Revolution
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on January 20, 2010
Industrial Revolution had a great impact on the field of Architecture. Technological innovations brought about a great deal of change in the work of an Architect. This was the period of “expansion of creativity” and brought about various Architectural Transformations.
The three major divisions of the Architectural Transformations are as follows:
- Cultural Transfromations
- Technical Transformations
- Territorial Transformations
Cultural Transformations
The architecture of Neo-classicism seems to have emerged out of two different but related developments which radically transformed the relationship between man and nature.
Neoclassical style - Monticello House
There was a sudden change and increase in man’s capacity to have control over nature, which by 17th century had begun to advance beyond the technical frontiers of Renaissance. There was change in the nature of human consciousness, in response to major changes taking place in the society. It gave birth to the cultural transformation taking place in the society.
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The 7 Elements of Unity | Aesthetic Components of Design
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on January 3, 2010
The principle of Unity deals with visual composition in design. Composition means the relationship between the visual elements. The brick work, timber and concrete which we use as building materials for protection from weather or for structural support form the visual composition of architectural composition. To get a good composition, the elements of unity should be chosen carefully.
Unity therefore deals with the arrangement of building materials and building parts (floor, wall, roof, column, beam, etc) to create a good composition.
7 key Elements of Unity
- Texture
- Colour
- Tone
- Direction
- Proportion
- Solid and Void
- Form and Shape
Consider materials such as stone, glass and steel. They are available in a variety of colours, tones, textures, shapes, proportions, etc. Various compositions of these material properties are possible-the challenge lies in arising at the most pleasing composition. The texture or colour of a single brick or wood panel will differ in effect when it forms a part of the larger composition such as brick wall or a door frame set in a wall.
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World Renowned Projects of Architect Frank Lloyd Wright
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture, Biographies on January 1, 2010
Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1867 in Richland Centre, Wiscosin. Wright contributed the ‘Prairie’ and ‘Usonian’ styles to American residential architecture. Elements of his designs can be found in a large proportion of homes built today.
Wright studied civil engineering briefly at the University of Wisconsin. At 20 years of age, he joined a Chicago architectural firm as a draftsman. Wright eventually became chief draftsman and supervised the firm’s residential designs. Wright started his own firm in 1893, and began developing ideas for his ‘Prairie House’ Concept and later on became the pioneer of ‘Organic Architecture‘.
Organic architecture seeks superior sense of use and a finer sense of comfort, expressed in organic simplicity. – Frank Lloyd Wright
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The Evolution of European Gothic Architecture
Posted by BenzuJK in Architecture on December 28, 2009
Gothic architecture is a style of architecture which flourished during the high and late medieval period.
Originating in 12th-century France and lasting into the 16th century, Gothic architecture was known during the period as “the French Style”, with the term Gothic first appearing during the latter part of the as a Renaissance stylistic insult.
Kylemore Gothic Church
It evolved from Romanesque Architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance Architecture. The Goths contributed many architectural ideas. Those ideas have been used in various structures in the Gothic Period most importantly in the construction of Cathedrals. Renaissance Architecture which flourished after the Gothic Architecture adopted some of its ideas but modified it according to their architectural sense of understanding.
The elements that developed during the Gothic Period are as follows:
- Pointed Arch
- Fan-like Vault
- Flying Buttress
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