Prelim: Assignment # 1 (Definition of Architecture)

1. In your own understanding, what is ARCHITECTURE? (20Pts)

Architecture is an artful process of designing and creating a structure that

reflects the architect’s concept based on the structure’s purpose, environment and

the visual aesthetics that evolves over time. It is a practice that has been used to

express the culture of the society based on their era. It also represents the evolution

of mankind with respect to technology.

2. Do you believe that ARCHITECTURE was created only to satisfy ARCHITECTS? Explain why?  (20Pts)

No. Architecture exists not only for architects but for the whole society. Architects

design structures that will benefit not only the owner but also the people that will occupy it

because the space is planned according to their needs. A well-designed space can give comfort,

security and efficiency to the work done in it. Also, just like an art piece that represents

emotions, a structure that has a visually pleasing design can put someone in a good mood .

3. Do you agree with the quote from I.M. Pei that "Architecture is Life" Explain why? (20Pts)

Yes. “Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life.”, this famous quote by Ieoh Ming Pei describes

architecture not just a part of life, but life itself. Architecture is a physical representation of how mankind developed

solutions for the problems they encounter using the

technology available in their time. It also reflects the

personality, culture, inspirations and beliefs of an individual

or a whole society.