Our first assignment of this year begins with analysing exemplar houses of both international and Australian architects. The ideas and theories of these architects will form the basis of our own brainstorming.
Before researching particular architects, the writings of Vitruvius were discussed, in particular his notion of Firmness, Commodity and Delight. "The Ten Books of Architecture" states that this phrase can be linked to everything in architecture, and translated out of their Latin text (firmitas, utilitas and venustas) translates to structural stability, appropriate spatial accomodation and attractive appearance. It should be noted that throughout this assignment, finding a balance in these three concepts will be the overall aim.
References: Vitruvius. The Ten Books on Architecture. Morris Hickey Morgan. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. London. Humphrey Milford. Oxford University Press. 1914
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