T H E O RY O F

ARCHITECTURE 1
Emphasis on perceptual and proxemic sensitivities in
organizing form and spaces.
Theory is defined a set of rules or principles
designed for the study or practice of an art or
discipline. It is a set of statement designed to
explain a phenomenon.
 To give the student sufficient
knowledge of principles of design.

Rationale & To acquaint the student of broader

Objective issues of architectural design
processes.
of the course
To train the student for using of
anthropometric, proxemic, and
kinesthetic requirements of space in
relation to architectural design.
 Fundamental principles of
Architecture

I. Influence on Influence on General

architectural Architectural
Influence
Influence of
Design
design Nature

Invisible Structure
The principles of Visible Structure
design essentials of Form, Surface,
Texture, Tone, and
the structure Color
II. Physical (Forms
and space)
Principles of composition
a) Contrast
b) Dimension: Scale and proportion and
c) Balance and Gravitational Curves
d) Rhythm
e) Unity and Hierarchy
f) Character
g) Similarity
h) Repetition
i) Symmetry
III. Perceptual
Chromatic energy of architectural design
a) Psychological Effects of Color
b) Color as an Expression Element of Design
 III. Perceptual
Space articulation
a) The Concept of Space
b) The Process of Space Organization
c) Spatial Qualities
d) Space to Space Relationships
e) Spatial Organization
f) Kinesthetic Qualities of Space
h) Proxemics and Anthropometrics
IV. Conceptual
a) Signs, symbols and the cultural basis.
b) The behavioral basis of design.
c) Building materials as expression of architectural
design
d) Construction methods and structures as
expressions of architectural design.
 Course requirement
Grading system Prelim grading - 25%
5% - Class participation (attendance)
20% - Prelim grade (Quiz)
Quiz 1 – 10%
Quiz 2 - 10%

Midterm grading – 35%

5% - Class participation (attendance)
30% - Midterm Exam

Final Grading – 40%

40% - Finals (Project presentation)

Total grading - 100%

 Course requirement
Teaching learning 1. Class Discussions
activities 2. Class participation
3. Prelim exams (2 Quizzes)
• Written quiz and Field work
1. Midterm examination
2. Final examination (Face 2 face)

Related subjects Graphics 1

Theory of Architecture 2
 1. Architectural Theories of Design by George Salvan
Suggested books & 2. Architecture Form, Space, and Order 4th by Francis D. K. Ching
references 3. The Ten Books on Architecture by Vitruvius