History of architecture series - Case study of famous architectural buildings of all time.
Tools used - Ipad pro, 11''
App - Concepts app.
Breaking down different architectural buildings by drawing and explaining - sections, 3d views, floorplans, blown-up details and nomenclatures. All the fonts and drawings are hand drawn.
1. Rich Roman house (Domus) - Private family residence of rich people during the ancient rome period. Courtyard and atrium which helps the building to get more sunlight and ventilation at each part of the space. Decorative pillars which supports the entrance overhang. Different entrance for the shop and small windows to protect the house from thieves.
Drawing showing the 3d view of the Domus and a floorplan with all the nomenclatures.
Drawing showing the 3d section and blown-up details of bedroom and restroom.
2. Villa Savoye - ''Progress brings liberation. Reinforced concrete provides a revolution in the history of the window. Windows can run from one end of the facade to the other'' - Le Corbusier.
Pilotis, free facade, open floor plan, horizontal windows and a roof garden with an insulation system above!
Drawing showing the perspective view of villa savoye with all the blown up details.
Drawing showing all the floorplans from base floor to the terrace floor in a perspective view.
3. Frederick C. Robie house - Designed and built between 1908-1910, the Robie House for client Frederick C. Robie and his family was one of Wright's earlier projects. Influenced by the flat, expansive prairie landscape of the American Midwest where he grew up, Wright's work redefined American housing with the Prairie style home.
According to Wright, "The prairie has a beauty of its own and we should recognize and accentuate this natural beauty, its quiet level. Hence, gently sloping roofs, low proportions, quiet sky lines, supressed heavy-set chimneys and sheltering overhangs, low terraces and out-reaching walls sequestering private gardens."
According to Wright, "The prairie has a beauty of its own and we should recognize and accentuate this natural beauty, its quiet level. Hence, gently sloping roofs, low proportions, quiet sky lines, supressed heavy-set chimneys and sheltering overhangs, low terraces and out-reaching walls sequestering private gardens."
Drawing showing the exterior, perspective section and the roof plan arrangement.
Drawing showing the floorplans with labelling.
4. Taj Mahal - It was a time period of 1632-1653 when Taj Mahal was built.
If observed carefully, the four pillars or minarets are tilted outwards rather than standing straight. The reason why it was constructed in such a way was to protect the main tomb.
If observed carefully, the four pillars or minarets are tilted outwards rather than standing straight. The reason why it was constructed in such a way was to protect the main tomb.
Drawing showing the exterior, blown-up details, minarates and the foundation.
Drawing showing the 3d layout, floorplan and the section
5. Cathedral of santa maria del fiore - Florence Cathedral.
formally, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.
Polygonal plan, Wide central nave of four square bays, aisle on either side!
formally, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore.
Polygonal plan, Wide central nave of four square bays, aisle on either side!
Drawing showing the exterior view, blown-up detail and a section of Brunelleschi's dome
Drawing showing the floorplan, section and the method of construction of the dome
