By: William Lagomarsino THE LOGIC OF ACCUMULATION: There are many historic examples of buildings that undergo change by a process of addition or accumulation….
“Overall shape and extent are highly fluid by the internal relationship of moving parts” (Allen, 92). Allen brings to attention that the internal intertwined parts…
The idea that different parts can create a whole cohesive piece but still remain different parts was a recurring theme throughout the reading. Whenever the…
From Object to Field: The author touches on the interplay between an object and its many parts within this section of the reading. Within architecture,…
I like the idea that a field can unite a space. There can be two different components but have one unifying factor through the field….
Flocks Flocks demonstrate a similar structure, whether there is a large or small quantity, as this structure is determined by environmental factors. As a result,…
Exercise 1.1: “Field Conditions” by Stan Allen Geometric vs. Algebraic Combination The difference between geometric and algebraic combinations is the unity that each design style…
Hierarchy controls how the smaller aspects of a design create an overall unity. The organization of the individual attributes in turn makes a more successful…