Classical project binder
- 1. Classical Gathering Space INTB112 Design Basics 3D Summer 2014 Eric Brissey Table of Contents Classical Concepts... ...I Concept A... ...II Concept B... ...III Final Model... ...IV Circulation Study: Florence Cathedral... ...V Work Cited... ...VI
- 2. Classical Concepts History of Classical Elements The Classical period lasted from ancient Greece in 850 B.C. to the end of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D. (Craven, 2014). Both the Greeks and the Romans used mathematics and five sets of classical ordering systems for the construction of their buildings. These orders included Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite which included different types of columns that supported different style entablatures made primarily of white marble (Craven, 2014). The Golden Ratio was used by the Greeks to create the Parthenon in 438 B.C. which gave the temple geometrical balance and perfect proportions (Meinser, 2013). This ratio determined the height of the columns, the height of the entablature, the dimensions of the classical details, the column width, and the dimension of the rooms (Meinser, 2013). During the 12th century Leonardo Fibonacci rediscovered this same ratio where the next number in the sequence was equal to the sum of the last two proceeding numbers, or in other words the next number equaled the proceeding number multiplied by Phi or 1.618 (Fibonacci numbers, 2014). Use of Classical Elements in Cocepts For my two concept designs I used the Golden Ratio to determine the dimensions of my classical courtyards. Measurements of 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 13 inches were used in creating most of the architectural elements, while sets of objects, such as stairs, columns, a triumphal arch, and architraves were limited to numbers of 1, 2, 3, 5, or 8. Classical elements used in my concept designs include Doric columns, architraves, dentils, semi-circular stairs, a massive arch entrance, and the open use of fountains. Concept one has two symmetrical places for conversation on opposite sides of the courtyard and a circular middle area that serves as both a conversation spot and a circulation path that cuts through the courtyard. Concept two has one main entrance that leads to a corridor style courtyard with a rectangular pond down the middle and a raised staircase at the opposite end of the entrance that serves as a conversation spot. Circulation is more track based and serves to display all the courtyard has to offer to visitors. Parthenon (438 B.C.), Greece Classical Orders I
- 3. Concept A Concept Model: Aerial View Scale Isometric Sketch Orthographic Sketches 3D Sketch Concept Model II
- 4. Concept B Concept Inspiration: Arch of Constantine, Rome Concept Model: Aerial View Concept Model Orthographic Sketches 3D Sketch III
- 5. Final Model Aerial View Front View Side View Angled View IV 13 in 8 in 5 in 2 Entablatures 8 Columns 3 Steps 3 in dia 8 in dia Golden Ratio DimensionsGolden Ratio Numbers Actual heigh 5.25” due to materials being over labeled thicknesses
- 6. Circulation Study: Florence Cathedral Case Study: Florence Cathedral, Florence Interior Perspective Orthographic Views Circulation Study Interior Photo: Florence Cathedral V Text Book: “Architecture: Form, Space, and Order” by Francis D.K. Ching. Chapter 5: Circulation (pg. 241 - 292) Relation to Study: Learn that the wide pathways and high ceiling encourage freedom of motion and accommodates large amounts of traffic. The radial path center point is located at the octagonal crossing of the cathedral where it has highest circulation activity. frontal approach flush entrance radial path h w
- 7. Work Cited Image Links PBase.com. “Ancient Roman Arch 2.” URL: http://www.pbase.com/et_cape/image/52069780 Quadralectic Architecture. “3.9.2. Omphalos, Obelisks and Columns.” URL: http://quadralectics.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/480.jpg The Wandering Adobe. (2012). “Inside the Florence Cathedral.” URL: http://wanderingabode.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/inside-the-florence-cathedral.jpg Travel Blat. “Famous Sites to Visit Before They’re Gone.” URL: http://www.travelblat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/parthenon-athens-greece-hd-desktop.jpg Wikipedia. “Florence Cathedral.” URL: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Il_Duomo_Florence_Italy.JPG Research Sources Ching, F. (2007). “Architecture: Form, Space, and Order.” Chapter 5: Circulation. Pages 241 - 292. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. NJ, United States. Craven, J. (2014). “What is an Order of Architecture? What is a Classical Order of Architecture.” Retrieved from About Architecture: http://architecture.about.com/od/buildingparts/g/order-of-architecture.htm “Fibonacci Numbers/Lines.” (2014). Retrieved from Investopedia: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fibonaccilines.asp Meinser, G. (2013). “The Parthenon, and Phi, the Golden Ratio.” Retrieved from PhiPoint Solutions: http://www.goldennumber.net/parthenon-phi-golden-ratio/ VI