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Course Description:
An objective of this seminar is to provide students with a critical framework from which to formulate, analyze and address concepts related not only to proportion,but to the broader region of architectural analysis and design.  We will examine various historical and theoretical positions within the field of proportion including such topics as dynamic symmetry (Hambidge) and irrational number, perception and representation, ‘sacred’ geometry and modern systems of proportion, among others, and their historical evolution.  We will analyze these positions and, akin to an archaeological act, uncover implicit political and ideological intentions and their overall effect on architectural production.

The student will develop an individual research project to form the basis for a series of (final) speculations.  These may result in a number of fundamental propositions about number, system(s) for the production of shape, didactic or experimental objects, such as proportion ‘cabinets,’ industrial packing systems, etc. or, as in the work of Le Corbusier, develop a comprehensive system similar to the Modulor for the generation of form in architecture and/or industry. The speculation will be proposed with a view towards exhibits and publications (book, article, www) and with a mind towards the market place so that the acquisition of design patent(s) should not be overlooked.

Course Information:
Course Title:  
 Theory of Architectural Proportion


Term/Year:
 Fall Term, 2001


Catalogue Code: 

Architecture 601 A,  Graduate Seminar
Note: This course is required for first semester graduate architecture students


Course Location:
Higgins Hall North, Room 302


Time:
 Thursday 10:30a to 1:30p


Credits: 
2


Department/School:
 Graduate Architecture, Higgins Hall, 1st Floor

718 399 4305    f 718 399 4332  info@pratt.edu


Instructor:
 Professor Osvaldo Valdes; www.ov-architects.com  ov@earthlink.net

718 788 1242   f 520 752 5756


Prerequites: 
All students must have completed their art and architecture history requirements,

or by permission of the instructor.


Date of Syllabus:
 090101