Subject: Design Theory 1

Student No. : 1101034

Subject code : ARCH 151

THE SIX DETERMINANTS OF ARCHITECTURAL FORM

The first determinant is the

environment of the building, its
relationship to other buildings and
the site. Burj Al Khalifa in Dubai can
be a good example, as it maintains
a relationship with surroundings as
well as define and render eloquent
its role in the whole city scheme.

The second determinant of form is

the functional aspect.
The
pentagon, the headquarters of the
United
States
department
of
defense, located in Arlington
County, Virginia is an example.

The third determinant of form is the

particular region, climate, landscape
and natural lighting conditions with
which one is confronted. METI- a
handmade school at Rudrapur, in
Dinajpur district of Bangladesh
designed by Anna Heringer is
completely suitable for the particular
region.

The fourth determinant of form is the

materials, which one uses. The Eiffel
tower, located in Paris is a significant
puddled iron lattice tower designed by
Gustave Eiffel.

The fifth determinant of form is the

peculiar psychological demands of the
space. Masjid Al Haram in Makkah is
the main worship place of the Muslims,
which fulfills the demand perfectly.

The sixth determinant of form is

concerned with the spirit of times. The
Colosseum, as example is a reminder of
Roman Empire.