Architecture Student Chronicles

Interrelationship of Symmetry and Asymmetry with Balance and Harmony in Design

June 1, 2011 by Architect

Interrelationship of Symmetry, Balance and Harmony in Design

What do we understand by Symmetry? And how are the two principles of design; Balance and Harmony interrelated with Symmetry?

A central imaginary axis is drawn. You draw any shape on one side of the axis and a mirror image is drawn on the other side of the imaginary axis. This is called symmetrical image.

The image looks balanced, rigid and harmonious.

But when it comes to Symmetry in Architectural Design, making a symmetrical design is easy but making it attractive and aesthetically pleasing is a little tough.

Many Designers prefer symmetrically designed elevations because once symmetry is attained, balance and harmony are satisfied automatically.

“Even God likes Symmetry. He made the Earth round which is symmetrical in all the planes. He made human beings, animals which are symmetrical too. Symmetry is divine. An Architect or a designer who knows how to incorporate symmetry in design is a master of master”.

Guide to writing a Synopsis for the Thesis Project

December 21, 2013May 17, 2011 by Architect

How to write Synopsis for a Thesis Project

This article would be of great interest to the Final year Architecture students. Writing a Synopsis determines your level of understanding of the chosen topic as your thesis project. We will list out and discuss different steps in which one should proceed with writing a Synopsis.

Introduction
Motivation
Objectives and Scope and Limitations
Description of the research work
Conclusions/Summary of the work
List of Case studies
List of references/literature case studies for thesis research work
Identification of the project site

Introduction

Briefly explain the Architectural/technological/social relevance or significance of the research work of your thesis topic. Be precise and include only relevant background material in the introduction. Provide information on past works by way of giving appropriate references.

It should not exceed two pages.

Importance of Regularly Attending the Office

May 13, 2011 by Architect

Ways to obtain work in Architecture | Professional Practice

In my previous article, I discussed the method of obtaining work “Importance of Telephone and Computer Networking”. Now we will move on with the discussion on the next method “Importance of Regularly attending the Office”.

Here is the list of different ways in which the work can be obtained:

Regular attendance | Professional Practice

You must be regular in opening the office and shall be present there at the appointed time whether there is work or no work. During the office hours, there has to be someone present in the office to answer the phone calls or to receive the visitors, in case you are gone out for work. Unanswered telephone calls during office hours make a bad impression. Be particular in attending telephone messages. Electronic answering machines can replace an attendant. You can virtually run one-man office with the help of a computer. Remember regularity in work is a virtue.

Establishing Direct Contacts with Clients and Setting up Office

May 11, 2011 by Architect

Ways to obtain work in Architecture | Professional Practice

In my previous article, I discussed the method of obtaining work “Waiting Period in Architecture”. Now we will move on with the discussion on “How to establish Direct Contacts with Clients and Setting up of your Office”.

Here is the list of different ways in which the work can be obtained:

Try to establish direct contacts with the client

At the beginning of your practice and even many a times later, you will come across some one who will assure you to suggest you name to a prospective client. Be careful with such middlemen. He may suggest you to hand over to him the sketches and that he may in turn show the sketches to the client. An established furniture maker in the town may ask you for furniture drawings, promising a client. Do not agree to this suggestion. As far as possible, you shall meet the client personally and discuss with him the requirements and the drawings. Many a times sketches handed over to middlemen are misused.