USN 15ARC3.

Third Semester B.Arch. Degree (CBCS) Examination, Dec.2016/Jan.2017

Theory of Architecture – II

Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100

Note: Answer FIVE full questions, selecting
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written eg, 42+8 = 50, will be treated as malpractice.

full ONE question from each module.

Module – 1
1 Trace the evolution of Renaissance concepts giving examples of Andrea Palladio. (20 Marks)

OR
Important Note : 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

2 a. What is French Academic Tradition? (08 Marks)

b. Explain briefly the Claude Perrault’s contribution to French Neo Classicism. (12 Marks)

Module – 2
3 Demonstrate through relevant sketches the theory of “Bio – realism” and “Desert
Modernism” lay Richard Neutra. (20 Marks)

OR
4 a. Explain the theory of Deconstruction. (08 Marks)
b. Explain the philosophy and ideas of Peter Eisenman with examples of his work. (12 Marks)

Module – 3
5 a. Elaborate on the ideas of critical regionalism by Kenneth Frampton. (10 Marks)
b. Explain how the “Pattern language” by Christopher Alexander helps ordinary people design
houses, offices etc. (10 Marks)

OR
6 Describe in detail the various modes of designing as put forth by Geoffrey Broadbent.
(20 Marks)

Module – 4
7 a. What is criticism and define its sources as well as role in architecture. (08 Marks)
b. Briefly discuss the various types of criticism according to Wayne Attoe. (12 Marks)

OR
8 Elaborate on the positive and Normative theories of Jon Lang with examples. (20 Marks)

Module – 5
9 List the step by step process involved in the development of design from conception to
execution. (20 Marks)

OR
10 a. Elaborate on the ideas of Hassan – Fatah with the help of examples. (10 Marks)
b. Briefly explain “Walking cities” concept by Archigram. (10 Marks)

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