An Introduction To Architecture and Architects

This document provides an introduction to architecture and architects. It discusses what architecture is, the design process architects follow, and the key tools architects use to communicate designs, such as plans, elevations, sections, diagrams and 3D models. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of architects, including designing buildings and spaces, supervising construction, and updating existing structures. The document also lists some renowned world architects like Frank Gehry and their famous works, as well as influential Indian architects like B.V. Doshi and their major projects. It provides an overview of the path to becoming an architect and top architecture institutes in India.

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An Introduction To Architecture and Architects

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AN INTRODUCTION

TO ARCHITECTURE
AND ARCHITECTS
CONTENT
◦ INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE
◦ DESCRIPTION OF AN ARCHITECT
◦ HOW DO ARCHITECT COMMUNICATE
◦ PLANS ELEVATION AND SECTION
◦ ROLE OF ARCHITECTS IN TODAYS WORLD
◦ HOW CAN YOU GET INTO ARCHITECTURE
◦ WORLD RENOWNED ARCHITECTS
◦ WORLD RENOWNED BUILDINGS
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE

Architecture is the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structures

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WHAT? HOW?

Plan Implementation Result

DESIGN PROCESS

Designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and
environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect.

Architecture often includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations, supervision

of construction work, and the examination, restoration, or remodeling of existing
buildings.
◦ DESCRIPTION OF AN ARCHITECT

WHAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF ARCHITECT?

AN ARTIST TECHNICIAN “ARCHITECTURE IS NOT A PROFESSION, ITS DISCIPLINE”

INVENTOR ALL THROUGH LIFETIME YOU HAVE TO CONSTANTLY LEARN

PLANNER
AND KEEP YOURSELF UPDATED ABOUT NEWEST TECHNOLOGY

ROLE OF ARCHITECT IS MORE PROMINENT SINCE A SPACE

DESIGNER CREATER CAN AFFECT THE PHYSCOLOGY OF PEOPLE, A COMMUNITY
OR EVEN A CITY.
HOW DO ARCHITECTS COMMUNICATE

AN ARCHITECT CAN USE FOLLWING COMMUNICATION

TOOLS

2D DRAWINGS SKETCHES WE CAN COMMUNICATE ANY DESIGN USING

FOLLOWING TOOLS

DIAGRAMS 3D IMAGES
AN ARCHITECT MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE PROJECT
AND CAN NOT BE ON SITE ALL THE TIME

VIDEOS ANIMATION

HENCE HE PREPARES ALL THE DRAWINGS WHICH CAN

PHOTOGRAPHS PHYSICAL MODEL BE EASILY REFERRED MY CLIENT
WHAT IS DESIGN PROCESS IN ARCHITECTURE?

IDENTIFY THESE?
WHAT IS DESIGN PROCESS IN ARCHITECTURE?

WHAT DOES AN ARCHITECT DO?

SAY YOU WANT TO BUILT A TAJ MAHAL OR BURJ REQUIREMENTS

KHALIFA TAJ MAHAL BURJ KHALIFA

VISIT AN ARCHITECT/ARCHITECTS OFFICE ARCHITECT – USTAD ARCHITECT – ADRIAN

AHMED LAHAURI SMITH

• TOMB • MULTIUSE
GIVE THE REQUIREMENTS • SOMETHING UNIQUE • HAS TO BE OVER 100
(USAGE OF SPACE) • MADE OF WHITE FLOORS
MARBLE • SHOULD BE TALLEST
• HAS TO BE BIG IN SIZE BUILDING IN WORLD
• HAS TO HAVE • SHOULD BE ICONIC
GARDENS AND PROJECT
FOUNTAIN
BUDGET
• DOME
WHAT IS DESIGN PROCESS IN ARCHITECTURE?

WHAT IS PLAN?

TOP VIEW OF A SPACE OR OBJECT

SHOWS ARRANGEMENTS OF SPACE IN A BUILDING

AT A PARTICULAR LEVEL. (WHAT LEVEL?)