Theory Of Design III

ARC 3103

CONCEPT FORMULATION

GROUP 10
19.01.01.013
19.01.01.051
Concept
Concepts are defined as abstract
ideas. They are understood to be the
fundamental building blocks of the
concept behind principles, thoughts
and beliefs.

1. Spatial environment
2. Horizontal elements
3. Vertical elements
4. Closure as defining space
5. Openings as defining space
6. Light and space
7. View and space
 Louis I kahn
• Louis I kahn was born in
estonia, America in 1901.
• Studied: Architecture at
university of pennsylvania.
• Opened his own firm in 1935.
• Inspired by Ancient ruins and
renaissance buildings.
• Kahn would use classical
architecture”s solid forms and
durable materials combining
these with modern techniques.
• kahn died in New York city on
march 17,1974.
• 1971: AIA Gold medal Elected
a member of the Amerrican
academy of arts and letters.
• 1972: RIBA gold medal.
 Time Line Of LOUIS KHAN
Architecture Evolution

“A great building must begin with the immeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being
designed, and in the end must be unmeasured.”
- LOUIS I KAHN

Salk Institue, IIm Ahmedabad, National Parliament ,

California India Bangladesh
EXAMPLE
National Parliament House

Plan of National Parliament House

The National Parliament House is
one of its examples where
ornamentation itself does not
represent aesthetics but
innovative technologies and
architectural style define its
identity.

Situated in the modern megacity

of Dhaka, the capital city of
Bangladesh, the structure
symbolizes the fast-growing
metropolis. The official house of
the Parliament of Bangladesh
signifies modern architecture in
its unique way. Designed by an
American architect Louis Kahn, it
is one of the largest government
complexes in the world that
conducts parliamentary functions
of Bangladesh. Unlike other
modernist constructions, the
national assembly building
reflects the Bangali Vernacular
architecture.
Architect Louis Kahn himself had
earlier quoted on his design,

“In the assembly, I have

introduced a light-giving element
to the interior of the plan.
If you see a series of columns
you can say that the choice of
columns is a choice in light. The
columns as solids frame the
spaces of light.
Now think of it just in reverse
and think that the columns are
hollow and much bigger and that
their walls can themselves give
light, then the voids are rooms,
and the column is the maker of
light and can take on complex
shapes and be the supporter of
spaces and give light to spaces.
I am working to develop the
element to such an extent that it
becomes a poetic entity that has
its beauty outside of its place in
the composition. In this way, it
becomes analogous to the solid
column I mentioned above as a
giver of light.”
Layout
The main building (the Bhaban) is divided into three parts:
The South Plaza
The South Plaza faces the
Manik Mia Avenue. It gradually
rises to a 20' height and serves
as a beautiful exterior as well
as the main entrance (used by
members during sessions) to
the Parliament Building.
The South Plaza
The Main Plaza Presidential Plaza
The Presidential Plaza lies
The most important part of the Main Plaza is the to the North and faces the
Parliament Chamber, which can house up to 354 Lake Road. It functions as
members during sessions. There are also two an intimate plaza for the
podiums and two galleries for VIP visitors. The MPs and other dignitaries. It
contains marble steps, a
Chamber has a maximum height of 117' with a gallery and an open
parabolic shell roof. The roof was designed with a pavement.
clearance of a single story to let in daylight.
Daylight, reflecting from the surrounding walls and
octagonal drum, filters into the Parliament
Chamber. The efficient and aesthetic use of light
was a strong architectural capability of Louis Kahn.
Presidential Plaza
Concept Design of National Parliament
Bangladesh

National parliament by louis kahn

❑ Monumental style .
❑ Represents culture of bangladesh .
❑ Traditional architecture.
❑ Geometrical order ,space and light, as well as resonances with traditional
material .
SENSE OF CONNECTION

SKETCH by LOUIS I KHAN GEOMETRIC FORMATION Plan And Section

 Expressive structural members with rough concrete
Finish and white marble enclosing passage

❑ Central space is accessed only by authorities of

parliament ,By authorities of parliament . It is central
most gathering space.

❑ Geometrical order ,space and light, as well as

resonances with traditional material .
7 Point Of National Assembly Building Geometry

❑ Geometry
Shape : volumetric
Scale : Monumental

❑ Focus
Centrality
Natural light

❑ Decorum
Symmetric central mass diagram
Public
Semi public
Private
7 Point Of National Assembly Building Geometry
❑ Circluation
Horizontal circulation
Vertical circulation

❑ Exposer
South plaza
President plaza

❑ Attitude
Contemporary approach with romantic
space

❑ Concept
Vernacular design ( representing of culture ,Heritage
,topography ,climate,context)
As puran dhaka-road (ambulatory) paharpur
Mohastangarh- centrality context ( dig and mound)
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