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The document discusses several design principles for architecture: - Emphasis focuses on using certain design elements like color, shape, and texture to draw attention to meaningful parts of a design. - Proportion and scale help architects shape buildings relative to their size and the human perspective. They create equilibrium. - Proximity groups similar design elements close together to simplify a design and show relationships between elements. - Pattern uses repetition of shapes, styles, and materials to create order, depth, interest and beauty by making elements more cohesive. - Movement guides the eye through a design using techniques like curves, angles, and staircases to create visual stimulation. - Alignment arranges elements in straight lines to create structure and avoid

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Design Principles Muru

The document discusses several design principles for architecture: - Emphasis focuses on using certain design elements like color, shape, and texture to draw attention to meaningful parts of a design. - Proportion and scale help architects shape buildings relative to their size and the human perspective. They create equilibrium. - Proximity groups similar design elements close together to simplify a design and show relationships between elements. - Pattern uses repetition of shapes, styles, and materials to create order, depth, interest and beauty by making elements more cohesive. - Movement guides the eye through a design using techniques like curves, angles, and staircases to create visual stimulation. - Alignment arranges elements in straight lines to create structure and avoid

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MURU - FEB 2024


EMPHASIS
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Your dominant element is the starting point for the story you’re telling. It’s the entry
point into your design. It should attract visitors to the first place you want them to
look.” – Steven Bradley, the author of Design Fundamentals: Elements, Attributes, &
Principles.

Behind the principle of emphasis is the idea that some objects or details should stand
out for a particular effect. In architecture, such an effect is often achieved by adding
colors, shapes, and textures that catch the eye. You can think of emphasis as an
architectural version of punctuation – it provides a sense of direction and draws
attention to meaningful parts, ensuring the overall design gives the right impression
and conveys the right message.
PROPORTION AND SCALE
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Proportion and scale allow architects to shape a building or


landmark in a way that adds to its uniqueness and
individuality as compared to the surrounding structures.
Proportion refers to the relative size of different design elements, the balance of size between them. Scale, on the other hand,
helps us understand the human perspective of a building – how things appear in our eyes versus the actual, true size. In other
words, it’s the size of various structures or design components relative to one another.

The equilibrium created through the correct proportion and scale can be a powerful thing. Therefore, all
architects should have at least a basic understanding of these principles – but skilled ones will use
them to turn any structure into something special and make every design element speak to the space
around.
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PROXIMITY
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With this principle, the idea of a united collection comes about when elements The goal of proximity is to group similar things and so contribute to how the design is
are seen in nearness or close proximity. This is because proximity assists in understood by simplifying it. Grouping can be done by using things like size, colour, or
establishing a link between elements that are connected to each other, and visual space. An easy example of where it is used is when you make a list. The rule of
arranging them with that plan in mind. Proximity can also be recognized as thumb is that if the elements are associated with each other they should be assembled but if
not, they should be parted.
one of the Gestalt principles.
PATTERN
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patteRn is a pRinciple of design in aRchitectuRe that focUses on the Repetition of shapes,


styles, textURes, and Materials that can be Used to create oRdeR and depth, as well as
pRovide interest and beaUty.

patteRns tie eleMents together in an aRtful way, Reinforcing a theme or Mood. By Utilizing
them in yoUR aRchitectURe design, yoU can Make diffeRent elements look MoRe cohesive,
which UltiMately ResUlts in a MoRe haRMonioUs stRUctURe oR space.
MOVEMENT
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The principle of movement is all about a sense of dynamism and


vibrancy. It requires architects to create designs that guide a
viewer’s sight around the building as they move through its spaces.
Whether it be curves or angles, swooping archways, or staircases that move u
and beyond, every element of a building’s layout can help create
movement. And in turn, this generates emotion,
as well as visual stimulation – and isn’t this one of the primary purposes of

architecture?
ALIGNMENT
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WHAT IS IT?

With the principle of alignment, elements are


arranged to form a straight line. You can align blocks
of texts to images, or images to shapes, for instance.
They can be aligned in relation to each other, or the
entire page, like centering a heading. The elements
have an agreeable association with each other and
thus it leads to a well define or distinct look for the
design.
How to use it

When done right, alignment ensures a smooth visual


link between the design elements. It provides
structure, whether it be for shapes, images, or text. A
handy tip in getting the alignment right (and avoiding
the disorder a lack of alignment creates) is being
consistent. Make use of the invisible line certain
elements create or look at the white space to
determine if alignment has been applied correctly.
EFFICIENCY
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“In industrialized countries, buildings account for 40% of total energy consumption, with the majority providing heating or cooling
services. Much of this energy is wasted due to inefficiencies in construction projects that are not well-adapted to their
environment, climate, or local reality.” – Eduardo Souza, Architect with a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, History, and
Architecture Program at the Federal University of Santa Catarina.

Efficiency is a rapidly evolving architecture trend and is often seen as the golden rule for design, guiding both the decisions of what to include and how to allocate resources.

It’s all about getting more out of less, ensuring that maximum value is extracted from each element. This helps to minimize waste and maximize the usability potential, which,
in turn, significantly reduces costs over the life cycle of the building and makes it much easier to use.

Efficiency requires architects to evaluate their resources and design decisions carefully, prioritizing those that have a higher impact on quality and entail lower expenses. The
goal? To minimize complexity and apply the most effective solutions and create an architectural design process that’s both cost-effective and time-efficient.

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CONCLUSION
CONSTRAINTS ARE YOUR FRIEND, NOT YOUR ENEMY

• COLLEGE IS A CONSTRAINT
• PLANNING REGULATIONS ARE CONSTRAINTS
• CLIENT INDIVIDUALITY IS A CONSTRAINT
• MONEY IS A CONSTRAINT
• MARKET IS A CONSTRAINT

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