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Architectural Theory - Coggle Diagram
Architectural Theory
Space , Time and Experience
Exploring how space is percieved and experienced by occupants. This includes concept like spatial organization, and affects of different spatial arrangements.
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Critical Theory and Critique
Explore critical approaches in Architecture , including how to analyze and critique architectural works and theories. This includes post-colonial theory, feminist theory and other critical perspectives.
Orgins of Critical Theory
Frankfurt School, questioning underlying assumptions and power structures, seeking to understand and address social injustice and inequalities within various disciplines, including architecture.
Dialectic Method
Examining contradictions and conflicts within architectural practices and theories to reveal and address deeper issues.
Post-modernism and Rejection of Modernism
criticism of universalizing tendencies of modernist architecture, advocating to return to historical references and ornamentation.
Plurality and Fragmentation
Diversity. Contradiction and Coexistence of Multiple styles and meanings in architecture.
Deconstruction
critiques the notion of fixed meaning and stable structures, advocating for fragmented, non-linear designs that challenges traditional architectural forms.
Feminist Theory
Gender and Space- explore how architectural design reflects and perpetuates gendered power relations and spatial practices. How space excludes or includes gender identities and experience.
Revisiting the Male Gaze : analysis of how traditional architectural practice influenced by patriarchal perspectives.
Post Colonial Theory
Colonial Legacy (how colonial history and power dynamics influence contemporary architecture, including issues of cultural appropriation and representation of indigenous communities)
Social and Political Critique
Architecture and Power (how architecture reflects and reinforce power and social heirarchies. Impact of architecture on class, race and political dynamics.
Space and Society
Examine how spatial organization affects social relations and can either challenge or reproduce social inequalities.
Cultural Critique
Representation and Identity ( critiques how architecture represents cultural identities and values and how it contributes to or challenge narratives.)
Consumerism and Globalization ( how architecture influenced by global economic forces and consumer culture, issues of homogenization and local responses.
Theoretical Paradigms
Modernism vs Post-Modernism ( shift from modernist ideals of rationality, purity and functionality to post-modern themes of ambiguity , irony and eclecticism
Functionalism vs Formalism ( examine the tension between architecture's functional requirement and its formal, aesthetic aspirations)
Architectural Ethics
Ethical Responsibility : in terms of environment, social justice, and well being of humanity.
Architectural Activism : critical engagement that addresses social issues through design advocating for architecture that contributes to positive societal change.
Materiality and Representation
Material Critique ( how material choices and construction methods affect the meaning and experience of architecture)
Representation critique (how architectural representations influence perception of space and design and how they can be critiqued for their underlying assumptions)
Theory of Aesthetics
Introduction to aesthetics in Architecture , including study of beauty, taste and the philosophical aspects of design. This involves examining visual and spatial appeal.
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Theories of Aesthetic Experience
Phenomenology - how space evoke sensory responses
Hermeneutics - interpreting the meaning of architectural forms and how they convey cultural/symbolic messages
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Aesthetic Theories and Philosophies
Kant's Aesthetics - subjective nature of aesthetic judgements
Danto's Artworld Theory - art as concept that transcends mere visual qualities , suggesting on meaning and context playing crucial role in aesthetic experience
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Architectural Semiotics
study of how signs and symbols are used and interpreted within field of architecture. Understanding of how architectural elements convey meaning both consciously and unconsciously and how those meaning affect our perception and experience of built environments.
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Human Centric Approach
Gaston Bachelard
The Poetics of Space
A philosophical look at how spaces affect human emotion and thought, focusing on the intimate experience of spaces
Allain de Botton
The Architecture of Happiness
explores relationship between architecture and human wellbeing
Design and Critque
Stohr & Sinclair
Design Like you give a damn : Architectural response to humanitarian crisis
examines how archtiecture can address social and humanitarian issues
Concept of Modernity and Post-modernity
Exploring how modern and post modern theories have influenced architectural design, including the break from tradition and embrace of eclecticism and contextualism in post modern architecture.
Phenomenology in Architecture
How architectural spaces evoke sensory experience and the existential experience of space. This includes the impact of materials, Light and spatial orientation on perception.
Context and Site
The importance of context in design, including site analysis, climate, considerations of cultural, political, economic, social and historical context. How building relates with larger context.
Fitting in or Standing Out