Architectural Design
"Future Architect! Form follows function - pero dapat maganda din! Dito ang puso ng profession natin - creating spaces that inspire, function, and endure. Let us design with purpose!"
ALE Challenge
Master Architectural Design - the core of the profession!
1. Principles of Design
Balance
- Symmetrical: Formal, mirror image
- Asymmetrical: Informal, visual weight
- Radial: Elements radiate from center
Rhythm
- Repetition of elements
- Alternation of patterns
- Progression/Gradation
Proportion and Scale
- Golden Ratio: 1:1.618
- Human scale vs Monumental
- Le Modulor (Le Corbusier)
Unity and Harmony
- Consistent design language
- Contextual response
- Visual coherence
2. Space Planning
Anthropometrics
- Human body measurements as design basis
- Clearances and reach zones
- ADA accessibility standards
- Ergonomic considerations
Circulation
- Horizontal: Corridors, hallways (min 1.2m)
- Vertical: Stairs, ramps, elevators
- Primary vs Secondary circulation
- Fire egress requirements
Space Relationships
- Bubble diagrams
- Adjacency matrices
- Zoning (public, private, service)
3. Design Process
Phases of Design
- Pre-Design: Programming, site analysis
- Schematic Design: Concept development
- Design Development: Refinement
- Contract Documents: Working drawings
- Construction Administration: Site supervision
ALE Pro Tips - Architectural Design
- - Always consider context (site, climate, culture)
- - Form follows function, but beauty matters too
- - Know your anthropometric data
- - Circulation should be intuitive and efficient
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