Lecture 1

INTRODUCTION
By
Vijaya ratna
 WHAT IS ARCHITECTURE

• Architecture, the art and technique of designing and

building, as distinguished from the skills associated with
construction.
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• The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both
practical and expressive requirements.

• The balanced integration of artistic sensibility and

scientific methodology as it applies to designing
buildings and their environments is essential to creating
great architecture.
 IMPORTANCE OF DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE

• Architectural design is an
important phase of every project
because it focuses heavily on
the functionality and aesthetics
of project.
• Every design detail will make a
difference in the day-to-day life
of those who will be utilizing the
space
 FAMOUS ARCHITECT AND THEIR WORKS

• Zaha Hadid
Queen of the Curve, Zaha Hadid is one of the most
popular female architects of the world. She is credited
for her vision that helped transform modern
architecture. 

Capital Hill Residence Heydar Aliyev Centre

Frank Lloyd Wright

His fervor for the environment was the heart and soul of
his work and pushed him to establish the Organic
Architecture philosophy, which holds supreme focus on
blending designs with humanity and their environment.

Fallingwater Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

 • Norman Foster
modern buildings made of steel and glass.

30 St Mary Axe is a commercial Hearst Tower (headquarters of media)

skyscraper
 ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

• Indus valley civilization

• Greek
• Roman
•  Islamic
• Byzantine
 BASIC DESIGN AND VISUAL ARTS

• Basic design education even called under different names across

the world such as basic design, visual design and applied design
form
 Equipment

• Pencils
• Sharpening
• Paper
• Stump
• charcoal
• Erasers
• Blender
HOW TO HOLD A PENCIL
 GRIPING OF PENCIL

• Tripod grip
• Overhand grip

Detailing Free hand

LINES ,DOTS
CURVES