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Propo rtion and

scale
Proportion and scale are used extensively
in architecture to create forms that are
both functional and pleasing to the eye.

Designers use scale to create compositions that


are appropriate in size for the intended use and
proportion them in such a way that the separate
parts relate to one other, as well as the whole of
the building, in a harmonious and rational
manner.
Proportion and scale
Proportion Scale
Proportion refers to the
proper and harmonious Scale refers to the size of
relationship between shapes something compared to a
relative to one another or to reference standard or to
the composition as a whole. the size of something else
Proportion is concerned with (like a human being).
both quality as well as the

degree of emphasis or
articulation.

Tricubic
Tricubic
Symbolizes the three buildings:

consists of the main building and


the 2 cube-like one story building
which is the clothing line.
Proportioning systems have been used throughout the history of
architecture to create both order and aesthetic beauty. The goal
is always to strike the best balance between scale, that is the scale
of forms relative to others, and the harmonious relationship
between the parts.

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