CONCEPTUALIZATION TECHNIQUES OF DESIGN Part 2

ARCH 413 | Theory of Architectural Design II

Slideshow developed by: Arch. Edeliza V. Macalandag, UAP Bohol Island State University | College of Architecture & Engineering
Text from Salvan, George S. Architectural Theories of Design. JMC Press, Inc, 1986.

Stages in Designing
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DESIGN ANALYSIS TENTATIVE SOLUTIONS CRITICISM OPERATIONAL PROCESS 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

Link to my China Photo

CCTV Headquarters, Beijing, 2008 Rem Koolhaas

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

Ray and Maria Stata Center, MIT, 2004 Frank Gehry

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

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain, 1997 Frank Gehry

A DESIGN PARADIGM
[pattern, template, model]

DESIGN TOOLS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

PRESTATEMENT PROBLEM STATEMENT INFORMATION ANALYSIS SYNTHESIS EVALUATION

7 Major Architectural Services

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pre-Design Services Design Services Specialized Allied Services Construction Services Post Construction Services Comprehensive Architectural Services 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. 2. 3. 4.

Schematic Design Phase Design Development Phase Contract Documents Phase and 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-StataCenter.jpg Fred and Ginger, Prague http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RSGUHUqz4ec/TD3HCOvy4uI/AAAAAAAAE0o/OAxQSzJOP3 Q/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 HQ My China Trip Oct-Dec 2007