ARC 308 Exam 1 Questions With Complete
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Depicts the pure, refined interest of geometry and algebra within the culture
Very precise, pure, mathematically perfect (shows expertise and knowledge of the culture)
ALSO dramatic with wide, open space and large columns-> shows culture of democracy and
dramas
St. Peter's; Bramante, Sangalo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, Maderno, Bernini, etc Large
scale to explain how important and dominant God is.
Emotional light and scenes of the Bible; light coming in from the heavens (represents how
encompassing and overpowering religion can be)
Emblem of the Catholic church
Farm, Hugo Haering Society depends on individuals. Nature is man's greatest teacher.
Design is an emotional and spiritual process. Beauty is relative. Each building has its own unique
solution. FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. Expression is second to function.
Farm understood function and designed around the purposes of room.
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Form comes from the activity and function that a building will serve.
Windows at human eye height, horse movement.
Wiggly, circular movement of life = expression of function. Building is second skin for life.
Barcelona Pavilion, Mies van der Rohe Society depends on its institutions. Design is
rational, analytical, systematic process. There are universal standards of beauty. There are
characteristics of buildings that can be broadly applied. Construction and structure is the most
important part of building.
Era was about manufacturing so he made building out of steel frame (logical choice).
Less=more; loose framework so people can make their own life and grow into the building.
Walls are marble and glass to let in light; very detail oriented.
Construction is better than function (expresses age and surroundings)
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Farnsworth House, Mies van der Rohe Glass house expresses and highlights the perfect
steel frame.
Allows light and view for beautiful outdoor environment.
Blends with nature, like living in middle of nature.
New State Chancellery, Albert Speer Society depends on leaders and how culture
advances because of these leaders. Buildings of a type should have characteristics of their
purpose/role. Architecture means immortality. Design is a tool for communicating ideas.
Richness, wonder, drama are what all arc should aim for. Classical architecture are our great
teachers.
Wanted building to make beautiful ruins like Greek and Roman. SO stopped building in
reinforced concrete and instead built in solid granite.
Dramatic building communicated victories and power; incorporated lots of columned portals,
courtyards, and marbled rooms.
Solutions
Depicts the pure, refined interest of geometry and algebra within the culture
Very precise, pure, mathematically perfect (shows expertise and knowledge of the culture)
ALSO dramatic with wide, open space and large columns-> shows culture of democracy and
dramas
St. Peter's; Bramante, Sangalo, Michelangelo, Della Porta, Maderno, Bernini, etc Large
scale to explain how important and dominant God is.
Emotional light and scenes of the Bible; light coming in from the heavens (represents how
encompassing and overpowering religion can be)
Emblem of the Catholic church
Farm, Hugo Haering Society depends on individuals. Nature is man's greatest teacher.
Design is an emotional and spiritual process. Beauty is relative. Each building has its own unique
solution. FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION. Expression is second to function.
Farm understood function and designed around the purposes of room.
, ARC 308 Exam 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
Form comes from the activity and function that a building will serve.
Windows at human eye height, horse movement.
Wiggly, circular movement of life = expression of function. Building is second skin for life.
Barcelona Pavilion, Mies van der Rohe Society depends on its institutions. Design is
rational, analytical, systematic process. There are universal standards of beauty. There are
characteristics of buildings that can be broadly applied. Construction and structure is the most
important part of building.
Era was about manufacturing so he made building out of steel frame (logical choice).
Less=more; loose framework so people can make their own life and grow into the building.
Walls are marble and glass to let in light; very detail oriented.
Construction is better than function (expresses age and surroundings)
, ARC 308 Exam 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
Farnsworth House, Mies van der Rohe Glass house expresses and highlights the perfect
steel frame.
Allows light and view for beautiful outdoor environment.
Blends with nature, like living in middle of nature.
New State Chancellery, Albert Speer Society depends on leaders and how culture
advances because of these leaders. Buildings of a type should have characteristics of their
purpose/role. Architecture means immortality. Design is a tool for communicating ideas.
Richness, wonder, drama are what all arc should aim for. Classical architecture are our great
teachers.
Wanted building to make beautiful ruins like Greek and Roman. SO stopped building in
reinforced concrete and instead built in solid granite.
Dramatic building communicated victories and power; incorporated lots of columned portals,
courtyards, and marbled rooms.
