includes definition of architecture, role of architect, theories, historical trace, types, cultural meaning and challenges facing phil. architecture. from Art appreciation: looking beyond by pasagui et al.
2. I. Definition of Architecture
architectura
arkitekton
master builder
chief or leader
carpenter
Architecture is the art of designing structures.
3. II. The Role of Architect
The architect is to be concerned with the
following:
1.Construction
2.Articulation
3.Aesthetics
Ernest Gardner. The role of the architect is constantly evolving.
4. III. Theory of Architecture
A good building should satisfy the principles of
firmitatis utilitatis venustatis.
DURABILITY it should stand up robustly
and remain in good condition.
UTILITY it should be useful; and function
well for the people using it.
BEAUTY it should delight people, and raise
their spirits.
6. You employ stone, wood, and concrete,
and with these materials you build houses
and palaces: that is construction.
Ingenuity is at work. But suddenly you
touch my heart, you do me good. I am
happy and I say: This is beautiful. That
is Architecture.
24. Though its aesthetic dimension
architecture goes beyond the functional
aspects that it has in common with other
human sciences (Nunzia Rondanini).
25. The values and attitudes which underly
modern architecture differ both between
the schools of thoughts, which influence
architecture and between individual
practicing architects (Ivar Holm).
35. Architects help bring meaning
to the material world by shaping
our understanding of where and
how we are (Geronimo
Manahan).
36. Language of architecture in our
cybernetic age, besides using the
language of classical architecture
and that of the modern
architecture, looks at
interconnectedness and symbiosis
(Geronimo Manahan).
42. X. Redefining the Boundaries of
the Philippine Architecture
Alcazaren believes that the year 2000 was a
benchmark year for the Philippine
Architecture.