Parts:Whole

Hybrid Example: Final Model

Archetype : This is the model that I first made to get and idea of what I wanted to do. Even though my final model doesn't look completely like it, it has similar characteristics.

Archetype : prototype : hybrid – all three of these words tie together to create the definition of archetype. Archetype is the original design, pattern or model. Overall, these three words put together show progression. In example, in History class when talking about the different order we looked at different types of columns. The first column being the Tuscan. The Tuscan would be the archetype/prototype in this case. Then we would consider any other column coming after that to be the hybrid. The composite for example would be the hybrid since it includes all the characteristics of the prior columns. Roth talks about the roman temples as being part of a prototype." The Roman Temple, templum, based on Etruscan prototypes, was similar to the Greek temple and eventually was embellished with Greek orders and architectural details." (Roth 150) This shows how other temples also took from other structures. In similar ways these words relate to our other classes. When working on the black and white projects we had to come up with different iterations. The first iteration we did would be considered the archetype. From here I constructed my final iterations that had certain characteristics from the first model. The first model was made from circles and had a space in between the top and bottom plate. However, my final one had an overall circular look to it but also had its own qualities.

I decided to post a picture of books because even though I didnt mention it below, sources are also information that you get from a book. In this case a source would be the books we use in Theory class.

Source is something that is specific used to create something. Marble and concrete for example were the principle elements used in roman architecture. Concrete, according to Blakemore, "was responsible for the alteration of interior spaces. Concrete was used to cover vast interior surfaces without immediate support." (Blakemore 52) This was because concrete was so inexpensive and could be manipulated easily. Marble on the other hand was used more for major buildings. In our classes this week the main source has been our black and white projects. From this project we have had to come up with different other ideas to construct the upcoming projects.





Entourage is also the surroundings of an environment. Roman theaters were not located near temples but instead near the business center of the city. (Roth 264) I think that they located it in a business center to make it stand out more, whereas if you put it near other temples it would probably just blend in. Also this might have been because of the amount of space there is around a building. Usually important buildings are built on open space to make them look bigger and important. In Perception/communications class we were to make 3 drawings called entourage. This meant that from everything we had learned already we were to make an entourage and include the environment/essence of the place. I feel that the environment that surrounds, in this case a drawing, is very important because it creates a real feel to where something is located. However, when talking about the environment of a building I feel that the location its in has to do a lot with what the building means. For example, when you see all the buildings in a capital or downtown area, they are similar or have the same meaning. You wouldn’t picture a tall building in a little town.






Hierarchy shows the different ranking of certain things. This shows what things can be worth more then others. Also building can show hierarchy in design to give people a more powerful standing. In history when talking about the different designs in different buildings it really made sense to me why the white house would have the more detailed columns. This is because the president is the person that stands in front of it, which not only himself is important but the building would also have to illustrate that. For example in the Akropolis there were many temples that had different symbolisms. “Parthenon to the south represents logos, clarity and precision, the Erechtheion, with its delicate and highly enriched Ionic detail seems to bring order..” (Roth 235) This shows how certain building represent different things but just by having different structure can have more meaning then others. In studio class we had different ways to represent hierarchy. One in which different people did thumbnails and had different heights and colors

Order

These are two of the thumbnails that I did for my black and white project.

Order can have many meanings. In history one order signifies different structures and their meanings. We studied different types of columns : Tuscan, Doric, ionic, Corinthian and composite. The way they are laid out shows the differences in hierarchies. As you see the order from left to right illustrates the columns going from simplest to more detailed. We later learned that these columns not only show order but also represent many other things. The column represents a male and arches represent females. Also we learn how they are either used for decoration or structural support. "..columnar types, or orders were adapted by the Romans, who added more ornate variations of their own, and the orders became part of the basic architectural language..." (Roth30) They would add their own writing to create stories along with it. Switching to another class that also showed the importance of order was Perception/Communication class. We worked on 12 different thumbnails of a specific building that each group was assigned. When drawing these thumbnails I kept in mind the order of which one would walk through the building. You have to keep it in chronological order so that whoever was looking at these thumbnails would get the idea in their head of where they are going next. This shows


I feel that all together Architecture is made up of Archetypes, prototypes and hybrid. Every building has to have some precedent that relates to it in some way. However, even though each building may have comparisons, certain ones have a higher hierarchy in which the symbolism of a building is more powerful then the other.This can be determined by the order of things or the environment the surrounds the building which creates an entourage.