ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: DEFINITION, TYPES AND EXAMPLES
While the term “design” can have broad definition typically, it is the mixing of the technical and creative component, establishing the base of a plan or idea. Thus, architecture is thought of as the base and the first step before bringing an idea into reality. Under this lines you’ll learn more about what an architectural design is, the various forms and examples.
What is the design of the architecture?
Architectural design is an field that focuses on meeting and addressing the requirements and requirements to create living spaces making use of certain tools and, most importantly creative thinking. Therefore, the goal is to blend aesthetics and technology regardless of the perception that architecture is just an engineering task.
Similar to that it blends design, which is regarded as the process of creating and architecture which is founded on the development and presentation of solutions on an engineering level. Through the mixing of the two disciplines architectural design is a way to explore the qualities and values of works through visual experiences. We generally identify it as sketches, sketches or sketches of a design which is one of the fundamental elements. When it comes to architecture, it is other elements to consider, which are connected to space, geometry or aesthetics, for instance. After all, architecture, and consequently the architectural style, are composed of many components and stages or processes.
When creating, architects should take into consideration that he/she must conduct an analysis to plan and construct according to demands and resources, considering aspects of aesthetics, technical features in addition to the fundamental rules for construction. This is why the method that can identify the various variables, must be aware the need to express the requirements both technically and artistically on sheet of paper (or the software). In this scenario, the lines are the primary element of the architectural design, and define various aspects like the form, size, and position of the various spaces that make up the design.
Examples and types of architectural design
Naturally, architecture is composed of many particular disciplines. It is not enough to keep the practical aspect however, we have to consider other areas which help create an overall plan. The fundamental principle of design of architecture is to understand what the function of the space will be, however, aesthetics are also a factor. This implies that it’s difficult to define architectural design in just a few categorical categories as this is unlimited: we can categorize architectural designs based on their usage, based on its purpose and aesthetics, as well as its technical characteristics…
Architectural design examples can be endless for similar reasons, adding the fact that fashions are constantly changing, responding to various other influences. In this instance we could discuss certain trends in contemporary design and architecture that have influenced a lot of designers or architects when they were creating their designs. If we consider design as a representation of concepts it is possible to see this manifested in certain elements. For instance, in structures using diaphanous space or concrete geometric forms functional spaces, or in a specific method of making use of volumes. To clarify this idea and to provide examples, we could speak, for instance regarding biophilic design. What exactly is it? It’s a style of construction that combines architecture and nature, incorporating nature-based elements in the design of structures. The goal is to separate from urban spaces by incorporating natural elements in the building itself. This is why the concept of biophilic design demonstrates three main aspects: the connection to nature by way of sensorial stimuli and the invocation of the natural world by imitating designs, and the design of spaces that convey an atmosphere of peace and relaxation.
In some areas such a design has been used such as In the Royal Children’s Hospital in Australia or at the High Line Park in New York. These are two examples of the biophilic design architecture that does not just provide the goal of peace or separation from the urban setting and provides certain situations to improve patients’ health (in the Hospital) or reduce the temperature (in cases like the High Line Park located within New York). Similar to this it is possible to refer to different kinds of design including modernist, minimalist, Victorian, classic, avant-garde, or American among others.
Therefore, the design of architecture is crucial to establish the basis for the final architectural design because it considers various aspects of the useability of spaces that cannot necessarily be considered in a strictly technical way, yet also includes creativity into design.
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