Architecture
The practice of
architecture is a multi-disciplinary profession
integrating the skills of mathematics, science,
art, technology, social sciences, politics,
history, geography and philosophy. The basic
requirements of a structure include shelter and
arrangement of space, both of which are
utilitarian. The additional feature provided by
architectural design is that of aesthetics, the
expression of a building. All the three must be
seamlessly integrated in order to achieve a
successful architectural solution.
Philosophy
It is the philosophy of
the practice that defines the rationale by which
they produce particular solutions to definitive
problems. Rationalism, empiricism,
structuralism, post-modernism, DE-constructivism
structuralism and phenomenology are some
directions from philosophy influencing
architecture.
Traditional Architecture
Traditionally building
ideas relate to spiritual values and concepts
and materials are natural and dependent upon the
architect's ingenuity to mould locally
available materials into shapes, surfaces and
fittings. Traditional architecture symbolizes
creation. Numbers, shapes, location all have
significance in traditional design. Function
follows Form was the traditional dictum.
Modern Architecture
Modern architecture
ideas more in the worlds of the physical and the
mental being. The roots of modern architecture
concentrated on the physical aspect of humanity
and a pragmatic vision for architecture. By
removing decoration, extra space, complex
detailing modern design made buildings
cheaper but many argue it has also made
buildings lose spiritual content and contact.
“Form follows Function" was the modern dictum.