Activity 1.1.2 Design Principles and Elements



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|Activity 1.1.2 Design Principles and Elements |

Introduction

Have you ever noticed how buildings of similar size and shape can have completely different visual effects? Architects, like artists, must understand the elements and principles of design and how they affect the visual impact of the building on a viewer. Whether it is the intent of the architect to create a feeling of strength and stability or to create an unusual form that will elicit a double-take from the public, the elements and principles of design can be used to manipulate the intellectual and emotional reactions of the people who see and use the building.

Equipment

Principles and Elements of Design Applied to Architecture presentation notes

Procedure

In this activity you will identify design elements and principles as they pertain to images of structures.

For each of the following, choose one element of design and one principle of design that you feel is most prominent in the image and then justify your choice.

Word Bank

|Balance |Form |Rhythm |Texture |

|Color |Line |Shape |Unity |

|Emphasis |Proportion/Scale |Space |Value |

|Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance and rhythm | |

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|Justification: | |

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|It has a symmetrical balance with the windows and has a | |

|regular rhythm. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line, color, and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

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|This building has more horizontal lines for calmness. The | |

|brown color is warm and it has a rough texture. | |

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|Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance and rhythm | |

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|Justification: | |

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|The building has a formal/symmetrical balance and a | |

|regular rhythm of the windows. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

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|The building has vertical lines and structure for dignity,| |

|formality and stability. It has a rough texture of bricks.| |

|Principle of Design | |

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|Balance and rhythm | |

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|Justification: | |

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|This building has a symmetrical pattern and balance. It | |

|has a regular box-like rhythm throughout. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line, color, and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

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|The vertical lines represent stability and formality. The | |

|blue gives it a warm color and feel. It has a smooth, | |

|glass texture. | |

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|Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance, emphasis, proportion and scale, contrast | |

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|Justification: | |

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|It has a formal balance and emphasis because of its | |

|horizontal structure surrounded by vertical ones. The | |

|proportion of it compared to the other tall buildings is | |

|the golden mean. It has a unique contrast of color and | |

|lines. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line, space, color and texture. | |

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|Justification: | |

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|The building is the only horizontal structure and is a | |

|busy space. It has a warm beige color and a smooth | |

|texture. | |

| Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance and rhythm | |

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|Justification: | |

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|This building has a regular rhythm. It has a symmetrical | |

|balance and it can be cut vertically in half. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

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|This building is full of vertical lines and has a rough | |

|texture. | |

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|Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance and contrast | |

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|Justification: | |

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|The house has a symmetrical balance and contrast from the | |

|surrounding buildings by color. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line, color, texture and value | |

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|Justification: | |

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|It has vertical lines and diagonal roof lines, a bright | |

|red, warm color, rough texture and red and white value | |

|difference. | |

|Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance, rhythm, and unity | |

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|Justification: | |

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|It has a symmetrical balance, regular rhythm and unity | |

|tied together by the painting. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line, color, and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

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|The building has very tall, vertical lines and a light | |

|color that gives warmth. The rough texture is brought by | |

|the bricks. | |

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|Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance, rhythm and contrast | |

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|Justification: | |

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|This building has an asymmetrical/informal balance, random| |

|rhythm, and a contrast of color. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Color, form and shape and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

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|It has a dark color with a bright blue/green at the top. | |

|It has 3D shapes and triangular points with a rough | |

|texture. | |

|Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Balance | |

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|Justification: | |

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|This building has a symmetrical and formal balance. It can| |

|be cut in half and be the same on both sides. | |

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|This building has a rough, brick texture. It has curved | |

|line for freedom and softness. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Line and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

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|This building has a rough, brick texture. It has curved | |

|line for freedom and softness. | |

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| Principle of Design | [pic] |

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|Rhythm and emphasis | |

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|Justification: | |

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|It has a random rhythm design and emphasis towards it | |

|because of its bright color. | |

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|Element of Design | |

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|Color and texture | |

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|Justification: | |

|The building has a very bright warm yellow color. It has a| |

|rough tile texture. | |

Conclusion

In what way do certain elements or principles identify the time period in which a structure was created?

The time period a structure was created can be identified by certain elements or principles because they were popular during that time.

What factors might account for an incorrect identification?

Factors that might account for an incorrect identification are when people create a renewal of a time period and its designs.

Describe an example of a way that design principles and elements could impact the function of a building.

Design principles and elements could impact the function of a building such as the business of stores where emphasis and unity attract attention and increase business.

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