Project 1.1.

3 Architectural Styles
Introduction
Typically, people associate pyramids with Egypt. However, pyramids have been
created all over the world. What makes us associate a style with a certain culture or
time period? Recognizable architectural styles are often a result of nearby building
material, weather, and culture.

Equipment
 Computer with presentation software
 Internet access

Procedure
1. Choose one of the following architectural styles:

Style Era # Stories Materials Features Location

Art Deco

Arts and Crafts

Bungalow

Cape Cod

Contemporary

Counter Culture

Cubic 1970s - 2 -Glass -Modern America,

present - Steel materials Europe,
- Wood -Basic and, Japan
-Reinforced geometric
concrete shapes
-
Contempor
ary look
Dutch

English

Farmhouse

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Federal

French

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Garrison

Georgian

Greek Revival

International

I-Style

Italianate

Modern

Neo-Eclectic

Neolithic

Normandy

Prairie Style

Queen Anne

Ranch

Saltbox

Shed

Southern Colonial

Spanish

Split Level

Tudor

Victorian

2. For your chosen style, find and record the following:

a. Identify the decade or years of most common use and when first used.
First used in the 1970s in Rotterdam, The Netherlands by architect Piet
Blom. Most commonly used in the 1990s and the early 2000s.
b. Identify the typical number of stories for the structure. 2
stories

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 c. Identify and describe the building materials used in the style.
Glass, steel, wood, and reinforced concrete.
Identify and describe the Distinctive features of the style that make it identifiable
and unique; list the three most common. Modern
materials, basic geometric shapes, and a contemporary look
d. Identify and describe how the purpose of the structure, site location, the
use of lines, form, color, texture, rhythm, balance, proportion, and unity
are used in the architectural style. The
site location is usually somewhere where there is a good view. Cubic
architecture uses vertical and horizontal lines to show dignity and strength,
but at the same time to also show peace and relaxation. The form is
square based and it resembles cubes. White is usually the main color
used in this type of architecture. Since the color is usually white that also
makes the texture to usually be smooth. All types of rhythm is usually
used and the balance is usually asymmetrical balance. The proportion of
the cubes are relatively close to each other to make the buildings look
more pleasing. The style also has unity because it only uses square and
rectangular shapes.
e. Provide at least three examples of the style; include an example from the
local area if appropriate, using sketches if digital images are not available.

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 f. Provide information about the use of the style, such as its use as a
residential, industrial, or commercial structure, architects who may have
used the style, and other information that will enhance learning about the
style.
Cubic architecture is commonly used for modern homes and also for art
museums. Architects who have used this style are Shinichi Ogawa and
Piet Blom.
g. Identify and describe the location, state, or country, where this style is
most commonly used.
This style is commonly used in the US, Europe, and Japan

3. Create a presentation including four slides. Slide one should include the title of
the presentation and your name. Slides two and three should highlight and
summarize your findings. Slide four should cite your references.

Conclusion

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 1. How is the culture of the people reflected in the architectural style?
Cubic architecture is from modern times and buildings that use this style show
that because they have a modern look.

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of building a home with your
chosen style today?
Advantages of building a home with the cubic architectural style are that they are
more technologically advanced and they look cool. Disadvantages are that it is
more expensive than other styles of architecture.

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