My Understanding to the Six Fundamentals of Architecture

Having the skill to intelligently build and design is the context of architecture if it
will be perceived in the bird’s eye view. It is defined as the art and science of building and
designing, but, under its comprehensive definition is the unseen yet indispensable
fundamentals that enriches every building in its different aspects. These are the 6 specific
properties namely; order, arrangement, harmony, symmetry, propriety, and economy.
The aforementioned properties came from the ideas of the great Vitruvius. These are the
fundamentals that have been underpinning architecture into becoming an architectural
masterpiece.

The first property is order, defined as the proper positioning of different

components. Order has been the fundamental that is leading the smart placement of the
different units of a building. This principle is being considered to construct a proper form.
Order works hand in hand in order to make the most out of the space with the 2 property
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which is:

The arrangement. Like order, this property also helps in making the components
of the building placed in the right location. In architecture it is also important to take into
account the importance of the division of the space; it makes the building conveniently
arranged. By focusing on the details and inducing innovations, the arrangement becomes
effective on its purpose.

The 3 property is harmony. Many great buildings radiate the energy of being
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aesthetically coordinated, this is due to this one. Harmony is correlating every different
element of the building in order to achieve balance and aesthetic.

This property does not work alone on incorporating beauty in architecture as the
next one also holds a big purpose.

Symmetry is a fundamental that solely focuses on the aesthetic perspective of

architecture. Symmetry maintains balance while being purposively aesthetic. It pushes
the forms of the work into a suiting and pleasant output that is not only artistic but also
reasonable.

The 5 fundamental is propriety. Propriety simply means that a building must

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possess appropriate substance in subject to its context. Propriety makes every

architectural building functional in ways that it revolves its works only to the context of the
building.
 The last fundamental is the economy. This fundamental focuses on balancing the
cost and appropriating the building in the given market. It is estimating the cost in the
exact estimated amount and not passing through it, this addresses the smart
management of the materials that is used in building.

The 6 fundamentals of architecture are not exactly new to me. I have encountered
these kinds of things as I study but it made me surprised that these little things that we
see on a daily basis are what makes architecture effective, functional and as is.

It is very essential to remember the fundamentals of architecture as it will be our

roots in being a successful and effective one. Knowing this will always be handy as it is
the basics, it will help us conclude more effective design and will give us the knowledge
to build effectively.