Architectural Design Principles

  1. Core Principles of Order and Arrangement
    1. Balance
      1. Symmetrical Balance
        1. Bilateral Symmetry
          1. Mirror Image Arrangements
            1. Axis of Symmetry
            2. Radial Symmetry
              1. Central Point Organization
                1. Radiating Elements
              2. Asymmetrical Balance
                1. Visual Weight Distribution
                  1. Dynamic Compositions
                2. Rhythm and Repetition
                  1. Repetition of Elements
                    1. Size Repetition
                      1. Shape Repetition
                        1. Detail Repetition
                          1. Color Repetition
                            1. Material Repetition
                            2. Creating Rhythm
                              1. Simple Repetition
                                1. Alternation
                                  1. Gradation
                                    1. Progression and Sequence
                                  2. Proportion and Scale
                                    1. Theories of Proportion
                                      1. Golden Ratio
                                        1. Mathematical Basis
                                          1. Applications in Design
                                          2. Classical Orders
                                            1. Greek Orders
                                              1. Roman Orders
                                              2. Modular Systems
                                                1. Le Corbusier's Modulor
                                                  1. Contemporary Modular Approaches
                                                  2. Ken
                                                    1. Tatami Module
                                                      1. Spatial Organization in Japanese Architecture
                                                    2. Scale
                                                      1. Human Scale
                                                        1. Ergonomics
                                                          1. Anthropometrics
                                                          2. Monumental Scale
                                                            1. Civic Architecture
                                                              1. Religious Architecture
                                                              2. Intimate Scale
                                                                1. Residential Spaces
                                                                  1. Personal Spaces
                                                              3. Hierarchy
                                                                1. Establishing Dominance
                                                                  1. Dominance by Size
                                                                    1. Dominance by Shape
                                                                      1. Dominance by Placement
                                                                        1. Dominance by Color or Material
                                                                        2. Articulating Importance and Function
                                                                          1. Primary Spaces
                                                                            1. Secondary Spaces
                                                                              1. Tertiary Spaces
                                                                                1. Visual Hierarchy
                                                                                  1. Functional Hierarchy
                                                                                2. Unity and Harmony
                                                                                  1. Achieving Unity
                                                                                    1. Proximity
                                                                                      1. Repetition
                                                                                        1. Continuation
                                                                                          1. Alignment
                                                                                          2. Variety within Unity
                                                                                            1. Contrasting Elements
                                                                                              1. Balancing Similarity and Difference
                                                                                              2. Cohesion of Elements and Materials
                                                                                                1. Material Consistency
                                                                                                  1. Visual Continuity
                                                                                                2. Contrast
                                                                                                  1. Contrast in Form
                                                                                                    1. Geometric vs. Organic
                                                                                                      1. Solid vs. Void
                                                                                                      2. Contrast in Material
                                                                                                        1. Smooth vs. Rough
                                                                                                          1. Light vs. Heavy
                                                                                                          2. Contrast in Light and Shadow
                                                                                                            1. Highlighting Features
                                                                                                              1. Creating Depth and Drama

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