1. A concept is an idea that integrates various elements into a whole.
2. Elements that make up a concept include ideas, notions, thoughts, and observations.
3. A concept is the result of concentrated effort to combine different aspects, such as programmatic requirements and context, into a central idea.
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1. CONCEPT
Concept is an idea that integrate various ELEMENTS into a whole
ELEMENTS
Ideas
Notions
Thoughts
Observation
Idea
Specific
Concrete Thought (as a result of understanding, insight or observation)
Examples:
way to orient building
the placement of kitchen
the best means to benefit from natural ventilation
the value of energy conservation, so on.
Notion
Connotation of randomness (suggestion of uncertainty) .
Insubstantial, unsubstantiated or often trivial
Does not make any belief about appropriateness
Examples:
a bird-case might be that of a bird in flight.
ventilation without window!
As a concept: it would not be appropriate.
Concept
have appropriateness
Support Intentions and Goal
Respect each projects unique characteristics and
restriction.
Main
Intention
GOAL
Unique
Characteristics
Restriction
?Concept
2. Concept
possibilities_ Truth hiding in even glib remarks.
Some of NOTION seem as absurd, irrelevant and hypothetical
But it can find/resolve the critical problems
It may be necessary to INVENT notion as a step in formulating an appropriate concept
Concept is similar to IDEA ( its a result of understanding)
Concept is a thought concerning the way several elements / characteristics combined in a single thing.
Concept is antithesis of NOTION.
Conceptin architecture ?
1. Concept is an idea that integrate various ASPECTS into a whole
ASPECTS
Programmatic Requirement
Context
Belief
2. Its a result of concentrated and imaginative effort to bring apparently dissimilar things together.
3. Concept dont have to be INVENTED by the architect
CONCEPT
Ventilation Ventilation without Window!
Served-service Courtyard house
Notion
(random
idea)
Concept
(central
idea)
Scenario
(revolution
of idea)
Idea
(specific
thought)
3. Forming of Concept
Ask the following questions:
1. Purpose: What do you wish to get?
2. Comparisons: What others are getting?
3. Viewpoints: How does it look from different angles/levels?
4. Problems: What is going wrong?
Then, explain by just one single idea;
That is your CONCEPT !
Exercise: Formulate Concept for a School.
Remember: Errors in memorizing is a fault but in understanding an inspiration!
5 TYPES OF CONCEPTS
CONCEPT
Analogy = Doctors are like Artists
Metaphor/similes = Building Is a tree
Essences = University Acts as an Democratic institution
Direct response = Museum Circulation Must be circular
Ideals = Space Should be Universal Space