includes definition of architecture, role of architect, theories, historical trace, types, cultural meaning and challenges facing phil. architecture. from Art appreciation: looking beyond by pasagui et al.

1. CHAPTER 9
Architecture

2. I. Definition of Architecture
 “architectura”
 “arkitekton”
 “master builder”
 “chief” or “leader”
 “carpenter”
Architecture is the art of designing structures.

3. II. The Role of Architect
The architect is to be concerned with the
following:
1.Construction
2.Articulation
3.Aesthetics
Ernest Gardner. “The role of the architect is constantly evolving.”

4. III. Theory of Architecture
“A good building should satisfy the principles of
firmitatis utilitatis venustatis.”
• DURABILITY – it should stand up robustly
and remain in good condition.
• UTILITY – it should be useful; and function
well for the people using it.
• BEAUTY – it should delight people, and raise
their spirits.

5. Is this a work of an architecture?

6. “You employ stone, wood, and concrete,
and with these materials you build houses
and palaces: that is construction.
Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly you
touch my heart, you do me good. I am
happy and I say: This is beautiful. That
is Architecture.”

7. IV. Brief Historical
Trace of Architecture

8. A. GREEK ARCHITECTURE
1. Cretan Period
2. Mycenaean Period
3. Classic Greek

9. CRETAN PERIOD
Palace of King Minos.

10. MYCENAEAN PERIOD
“cyclopean walls”

11. CLASSIC GREEK
“Sacred Rock” of Athens

12. B. ROMAN ARCHITECTURE
Collosseum

13. Pantheon

14. Nimes

15. amphitheaters

16. C. BYZANTINE ARCHITECTURE
Dome of St. Peter's Basilica

17. Hagia Sophia church

18. D. ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE

19. E. GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE

20. F. RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE
The Duomo, Florence

21. G. 19th
CENTURY ARCHITECTURE
Manchester, Reform Club (former), King Street

22. H. CURRENT TRENDS

23. V. Modern Concepts of
Architecture

24. “Though its aesthetic dimension
architecture goes beyond the functional
aspects that it has in common with other
human sciences (Nunzia Rondanini).”

25. “The values and attitudes which underly
modern architecture differ both between
the schools of thoughts, which influence
architecture and between individual
practicing architects (Ivar Holm).”

26. VI. Architectural Planning
 Orientation
 Design
 Fenestration
 Walls
 Color
 Material and Techniques

27. VII. Types of Architecture
According to Function

28. A. DOMESTIC
Houses

29. B. RECREATIONAL
“Sabungan”

30. C. COMMERCIAL
Sari-sari store Mall of Asia

31. D. RELIGIOUS
Chapel Cathedral

32. E. MILITARY OR DEFENSE
Lighthouse Watchtower

33. F. FACTORIES

34. VIII. Cultural Meaning of
Architecture

35. “Architects help bring meaning
to the material world by shaping
our understanding of where and
how we are (Geronimo
Manahan).”

36. “Language of architecture in our
cybernetic age, besides using the
language of classical architecture
and that of the modern
architecture, looks at
interconnectedness and symbiosis
(Geronimo Manahan).”

37. IX. Challenges Confronting
the Philippine Architecture

38. Jai Alai Building

39. Walls of Intramuros

40. St. Cecilia’s Hall

41. Museo Ilocos Norte in Laoag

42. X. Redefining the Boundaries of
the Philippine Architecture
Alcazaren believes that the year 2000 was a
benchmark year for the Philippine
Architecture.

43. Ninoy Aquino International Airport

44. Towers in our city