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Exploring Biological Analogies in Architectural Concepts: An Insightful Journey

This article delves into the use of biological analogies in architecture, highlighting prominent examples by renowned architects. From Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water to Louis Sullivan's Wainwright Building, and Bobby Mañosa's San Miguel Corporation Building, discover how organic inspiration shapes architectural masterpieces. Explore the blend of scientific and artistic evolution in design, the demands of gastronomic analogies in material combinations, and the eloquence of linguistic parallels in structures like the Dancing House and the Taj Mahal. Dive into abstract relationships through metaphors and the essence of meanings and symbols in architectural design.

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Exploring Biological Analogies in Architectural Concepts: An Insightful Journey

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  1. Architectural Concepts Theory of Architecture 2 M.S.Chua

  2. Categories of Concepts • Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Functional Concepts • Structural Concepts • Environmental Concepts • Technological Concepts

  3. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts Analogy Biological Analogy - Architecture based on anatomy - Parts of a whole

  4. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Analogy Biological Analogy - Organic Architecture Falling water by Frank Lloyd Wright Image Source: http://unseensights.blogspot.com/2012/10/falling-water-in-fall.html

  5. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Analogy Biological Analogy - Morphology: Science of form Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright Image Source: http://media.guggenheim.org/content/New_York/about_us/about_us_frank_lloyd_wright.jpg

  6. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Analogy Biological Analogy - Form follows function Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan Image Source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Wainwright_building_st_louis_USA.jpg

  7. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Analogy Biological Analogy - Influence of the environment San Miguel Corporation Building by Bobby Mañosa Image Source: http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/68/a6/b2/68a6b292429ade1168d9b3f0a9335d06.jpg

  8. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts Analogy Mechanical Analogy - Scientific evolution and artistic evolution follow the same laws - Movement and function - Collaboration in the progressive accumulation of technical knowledge - Precise destination and expression of potentialities

  9. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts Analogy Gastronomic Analogy - Demands the combination of materials of strength, ideal sequence or plan, analysis and testing of efficacies - Goes beyond scientific analysis; requires intuition, imagination, enthusiasm, immense amount of organizational skill

  10. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Analogy Linguistic Analogy - Eloquence and expression Dancing House by Frank Gehry Image Source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Case_danzanti.jpg

  11. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Analogy Linguistic Analogy - Emotions and experiencing emotions Taj Mahal of India Image Source: http://cathrynysl.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/tajmahal1.jpg

  12. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts Analogy Linguistic Analogy - Vocabulary and composition

  13. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts • Metaphors: Abstract relationships The Milwaukee Art Museum by Santiago Calatrava Image Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rTYiaiRWzmQ/TcL6KaSffyI/AAAAAAAADVg/DRlIHbq5tH4/s1600/016-Milwaukee%2BArt%2BMuseum.JPG

  14. Thematic or Symbolic Architectural Concepts Essences: meanings, issues, symbols. Going beyond programmatic requirements Direct responses: stated requirements Ideals: universal values, highest aspirations

  15. Functional Concepts • Traditional definition of good architecture: Vitruvius’ Utilitas, Firmitas, Venustas • Architectural Programming

  16. Structural Concepts By gravity

  17. Structural Concepts • Post and lintel Acropolis of Athens Image Source: http://www.destination360.com/europe/greece/images/s/acropolis.jpg

  18. Structural Concepts • Arches and vaults Roman Aqueduct Image Source: http://eliaseconomou.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/aqueducts.jpeg

  19. Structural Concepts • Flying buttress Flying Buttress Supporting the Cathedral of Notre Dame Image Source: http://www.uncp.edu/home/rwb/Flying_Buttresses.gif

  20. Structural Concepts • Domes Hagia Sophia of Instanbul Image Source: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_Dtc5CI79X0/TeWfaHDFuvI/AAAAAAAAABc/DsPQoXoYHQQ/s1600/Hagia+Sophia+Exterior.jpg

  21. Structural Concepts • Frames Capitol Complex Chandigarh by Le Corbusier Image Source: http://artmagonline.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/2677625658_aeacf0d5b8.jpg

  22. Structural Concepts • Suspended Systems CCP by Leandro Locsin Image Source: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bHsF5QKbY5o/T6qJTViu-9I/AAAAAAAAMTM/dIAZsuTfmx4/s1600/MYM+CCP.jpg

  23. Structural Concepts Prefabrication Stretched membrane

  24. Environmental Concepts • Environmental Theory of Perception Light and color as a modifying element of space Ronchamp Chapel by Le Corbusier Image Source: http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/10/06/chapelle460x276.jpg http://www.siggraph.org/education/materials/HyperGraph/radiosity/images/slide26.jpg

  25. Environmental Concepts • Using what is there Design takes off from the natural features of the site Coconut Palace by Bobby Mañosa Image Source: http://64.120.233.186/~manosa/teddy/images/2012-11-18-15-37-56---cocopillar.jpg

  26. Technological Concepts Marina Bay Sands by Moshe Safdie Image Source: http://danielkarlsson.eu/blogg/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/marina-bay-sands.jpg

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