Architecture
by LILIANA HEREDIA
1. Solidity
1.1. Architecture must be structurally safe and stable
1.2. Vitruvius speaks of solidity as a fundamental principle of architecture
2. Utility
2.1. MarketingA building must serve its purpose and be functional for those who use it.
2.2. Vitruvius includes "utility" as a key characteristic
3. Beauty
3.1. The aesthetic or visual harmony of a building,
3.2. Also part of Vitruvius’ definition, who considers beauty one of the pillars of architecture
4. Space
4.1. The art of organizing and distributing space in a coherent and appropriate manner for functionality
4.2. Frank Lloyd Wright emphasizes the importance of space
5. Light
5.1. Natural or artificial light directly influences how spaces are perceived
5.2. Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn mention light as an essential component to give character and clarity to architecture
6. Volumes
6.1. ScenarioVolumes are the three-dimensional form that a space takes
6.2. ScenarioLe Corbusier describes the play of volumes as an essential part of architecture
7. Surfaces
7.1. Surfaces define the boundaries of architectural space. Texture, material, and treatment of surfaces
7.2. Frank Lloyd Wright speaks about how to organize and arrange surfaces.