Pyramids Design Concept
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The document discusses the design and construction of pyramids in ancient Egypt. It provides details on: - The design process, which was influenced by religious beliefs and used architectural elements like columns and roofs. Over 100,000 workers and 20 years were sometimes needed to complete a pyramid. - Means of expression in pyramid design including using the golden ratio for proportions, interior inscriptions, and tools like ropes and wood plates. Drawings guided the tunnels and chambers. - Perceptions of the design process, which considered the environment, climate, economic potential of the area, and need for structures to represent religious thoughts and allow eternal life after death. Stones were sourced locally when possible.
Pyramids Design Concept
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- 2. Contents 1 Design process 2 Means of expression 3 Perception of Design process
- 4. Design process How it became a symbol for Egypt. They presented to the world ways for building and standards Architectural productions They used architectural elements like columns, walls, roofs and materials Configuration mechanism Religious Creed had an influence on the ancient Egyptian architecture The Concept
- 5. The Concept of Pyramids In his book The Pyramids of Egypt I. E. S. Edwards In his book The Pyramids Ahmed Fahkry In a BBC Radio 2 discussion Dr Faruk el Baz the pyramidal shape was chosen to re sist the wind Opinions: a pyramid represents the slanting ray s of the sun . the true pyramid was a means by which the dead king could a scend to heaven pyramid is a colossal benben, and so also a sacred object . there must have been a connection between the pyram idal form and the sun cult’
- 6. Configuration Mechanism 01 02 03 0405 06 Construction Stages Stone conveying Pyramid heart stones The king's chamberRoof King's room Phase 1: King's Tomb Phase II: The Queen's Room Third stage: King's room and lobby - It has a flat roof at a height of 6 meters from the floor - two narrow openings were created at the top directed to stars This gable roof distributes the weight pressure of the pyramid to the walls of the king's chamber the Egyptians used large sleds that could be pushed or pulled by workers on wet sands The stones cut in the form of cubes up to a height of about 1 meter or 1.5 meters The king's chamber was built with large stone pieces weighing 4-7 tons of red granite
- 7. 01 Stone conveying 02 Pyramid heart stones 03 Construction Stages
- 8. Architectural productions A large pyramid construction project could employ as many as 100,000 individuals, working over the course of 20 years. They not only functioned as tombs for their kings, who were seen as gods but were the focal point of a much larger temple complex Priests and architects determined the location and came up with the design
- 10. Means of expression Projection rule It was designed based on the proportions of the golden ratio Interior inscriptions - There were writings to help the spirit of the king reach heaven - These marks reflect the standards and names of the working groups. Tools used - Strong ropes to pull stones. - Wooden plates with wheels. - Red sands for writings and drawings - chisels - Granite hammers Drawing Rules - plan design, making all the tunnels and voids and working underneath the pyramid itself. - The chambers were designed differently based on the authority position of the buried
- 12. Perception of Design process 01 02 03 0405 06 Environment Climate Religious Nature of Earth Mundane thinking The Economic Potential The area is made up of a thick layer of limestone to bear the heavy weight of pyramids The Egyptian care to perform his work and accomplish it with great skill through taking advantage of all previous experiences A clear expression of a clear religious thought and beliefs and rituals taking place in these establishments Because of the nature of th e climate they used stones to resist external factors Eternal life made him build religious establishments (temple, cemeteries) from more resistant materials such as natural stones - The stones were cut from the area around the pyramid - The outer cladding stones from the Jebel Tora - The granite stones from the Aswan quarries were brought by the Nile River
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- 14. Group members Omar Hamdy Eid Mohamed Samir Mahmoud Fayed Ahmed Elshirbeny Noran Abo El-enen Noran Abo El-azm Yara Khalifa Nada Tarek Nourhan El-sayed Nourhan Megahed Mariam Hossam Yara Khaled Yasmine Muhamed