LARC 1950 Lecture 5: Midterm Review
2 Dec 2016
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From emerging societies to the 6th centry bce. Relationship between build and natural features temple building ex. Celestial reference points looking into patterns in nature and stars and sun relates back to how built form is designed. *axis mundi symbolic line that extends from sky to underworld with earth at centre. Genius loci* - unique spiritual force that is inherent in a place cannot be described unique and special force. Build form build on relating to the equinox and solstice sun movement. Architectural order: architectural system of building repeated over and over again, defines proportions, profiles and aesthetic details of a building, colum styles easily define the classical orders, *know how to identify each colum* Civic space: place for the people, build form enhances the public experience of urban space, grid like form that is starting to emerge, planning of cities became important, repetition of agora, temple, stadium, etc.
