Tag / architectural theory
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Eidetic Dictionary – How to write in architectural language
Unlocking the Secrets of Symbols: A Practical Guide to the Eidetic Dictionary in Architecture 1. Introduction to the Eidetic Dictionary and architecture: The Eidetic Dictionary is a unique tool used in the field of architecture to understand, analyze and recreate the underlying concepts of different designs. The Eidetic Dictionary is based on the idea that…
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Architecture and Philosophy
Understanding the deeper philosophical implications of the spaces we inhabit Architecture and Philosophy: Building a Bridge Between Thought and Matter Architecture is not merely a matter of aesthetics or functionality—it is, above all, a philosophical act. At its core, architecture represents the physical manifestation of ideas, cultural values, and philosophical paradigms that shape societies throughout…
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Architectural Syntax – The Corner
The corner is a seemingly insignificant aspect of architecture, but it is actually a crucial element that plays a vital role in defining the appearance and functionality of a building. Its (Corner) placement in three-dimensional space is what dictates the overall design and silhouette of the structure. But what makes the corner such a strange…
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Architectural Anatomy
It is almost a fun fact that many architects cannot clearly define the discipline of architecture. Often, the definition relies, quite uncertainly, on intuitive recognition (“I can not define it, but I know it when I see it”). However, there are many definitions that are being sought at the boundary between intuitive and analytical because…
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Shadow
Carmina Figurata Shadow, the oculus through which one looks at the downside of Persona. Dark dimensions of demonic mono-dialogues are suppressed by identity under the influence of anonymous authority (public opinion). Orphic lines in which the shadow prints its deconstructed sentences, are suggested by the persona’s anatomy. The remains of the area in which the…