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ARCHITECTURE
IS A
CREATIVE
PROCESS
MERAKI
Have you ever considered architecture to be an artistic
endeavor?
If yes, to answer briefly. The longer answer—and
INTRODUCTION perhaps more intriguing one—is that while architecture
is a creative process, it has many diverse ways to
express itself. Let's investigate what it means for an
architectural process to be innovative.
Architecture is
a Creative
Process Architecture is an
artistic process born out
of the creativity of
people. People use their
By its very nature, architecture is a
imagination to dream of
design process.
all that architecture can
be.
The man-made products of architecture show how people
adjust to their environments. People learn how to live and adapt
to their surroundings. They think of ways to change their
environments to make it more pleasant and enriching.
A design process is also a systematic sequence of actions (or
steps) taken to achieve a specific conclusion. It may or may not
be an expression of an underlying philosophy. It can be based
on specific methods or techniques.
Any variety of wood, stone, sand, metal,
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grass, and plants depending on the
Architecture is a
conditions of the area you are in. People are
creative process
able to transform materials using different
by making use of
techniques, such as cutting, joining,
found materials
carving, connecting, melting, and crushing.
Stone Stone is so much heavier than timber or brick, that’s why
it's very hard to make freestanding stone structures. Large
structures such as churches often use stone that is found in
the surrounding areas and most of the first stone houses
were built in sunken pits, using the earth to reinforce stone
walls, and the roofs were thatched or covered in time.
Stone Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church (Saint
Thomas of Villanova) in Miag-ao, Iloilo on the
island of Panay makes use of local coral stone.
The present church was built from 1786 to 1797.
Over time, parts were added to the church, while
some areas have been rebuilt and repaired. Other
churches in different parts of the country use
available stone, such as granite, sandstone, adobe,
and marble.
Eggs were used to hold together the walls of churches. Records found in
church documents and archives have shown that the egg whites were
combined with lime, sand, and other materials to form the mortar, called
argamasa, or the binding agent that holds stones or bricks together.
Did you know?
The dome of Manila Cathedral was plastered in 1780 with a mixture
combining duck eggs, crushed brick, lime, and bamboo samp. There are
many stories on how popular local delicacies, such as yema and leche flan,
were made from the abundant leftover egg yolks during church construction.
Wood and
Grass
The Ifugao in the Cordillera Region uses
wood and grass in the mountains. Their houses,
called fale, are made of wood posts that lift the
box-type structure off the ground and are
crowned with a pyramid-like roof made of
layered dried grass. The wooden panels that
form the walls and floor are attached to the
posts through a series of pegs that fit into holes.
No nails are used to build their houses. The
dried grasses are kept in place by tying them
together with rope made of vine or rattan.
Informal settlements, found in many parts of
Philippine cities, also exhibit human creativity.
We know that many people who move to the city
looking for work do not have much money and
possessions. To be able to survive on minimal
means, they often live in areas where there are
unoccupied open spaces and lots. These informal
settlements often have houses made of found
materials and objects. The houses creatively
combine wood, metal, plastic, concrete, and other
found objects (such as old tires, roofing, and cans)
to create shelters.
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Another example of a The basic methods of building design and construction:
historical building and • Stacking stones
design • Laying brick
• Lashing wood together
Restoration of the interior, Catalhoyuk, Turkey. (7500 BCE)
The dwellings are constructed from dried mud, brick, and wooden support
beams spanning the ceilings. The design of the settlement incorporates a cell-like
structure of small buildings either sharing common walls or separated by a few feet. The
roofs are flat and were used as pathways between buildings.
Architecture since the Neolithic Revolution
• Nomadic hunter/gatherer societies stopped moving and settled down. (Of course, they
have to develop a permanent structure)
• Architecture has been defined by the aesthetic tastes of the cultures
- The physical needs for shelter
- the available materials and techniques.
From the dawn of the Neolithic, two materials have dominated architecture more than
any others: TIMBER & STONE
Timber architecture
- People arranged sticks over pits in the ground and covered them in hides and
furs for warmth.
- Post and lintel system - which takes two sticks set vertically, with another stick
laid out horizontally on top of them (think of Stonehenge).
(Note: Over time, timber construction becomes more advanced. It's easy enough to
make a timber wall, but how do you pass through it? You need a door. One of the
first great developments in timber was the post and lintel system).
Soon translated into other materials:
Bricks - ancient people made bricks by baking clay in the sun which were sturdier than
wood.
Stone architecture
- Cultures like the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Harappans, and Maya became so
sophisticated and learned how to stack rocks in ways that would distribute
weight, the first and most obvious being the pyramid.
- From early, freestanding stone structures, ancient builders learned how to make
basic stone temples, supported by rows of columns to hold up the heavy roofs.
- Early stone architecture was limited by the restrictions of weight, and most stone
temples still had wood or brick roofs.
- The ancient Greeks were the first people to truly learn how to translate the ideas
of timber architecture into stone.
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- The advancements of the Greeks were maintained by the ancient Romans, who
added an engineering innovation of their own: the arch.
Architecture involves a significant amount of creativity
during the design process – therefore architecture is a creative
process. Architectural design process is also divided into two
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parts: Invention and Production. Invention refers to the process
The Architectural the architect goes through in the design phase; production refers
Design Process to the more technical aspects of creating construction documents
necessary to build the structure.
The question is, where exactly does it feature?
With some variations, the process can be outlined as follows:
• Programming (the client’s needs for the project).
• Schematic Design (the first conceptual designs) – often using freehand drawings and sketches.
Considering diverse approaches.
• Design Development (development and refinement of the final concept, incorporating design
thinking)
• Construction Documents (detailed drawings and specifications for bidding and construction)
• Bidding and Negotiations (comparison of contractor bids to select a bid).
• Construction Administration (cooperation with the contractor during the construction works).
How does the broader creative process – as used by artists,
writers, musicians, and more – fit into the architecture
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framework?
The 5 Core Stages of There are a lot of models used for years about the different
The Creative Process models of creative process but here’s the Graham’s Walls Model
of creative process.
1. Preparation
This stage involves gathering data and materials that are concentrated on the issue and its dimensions. It can be completed quickly or it could take
months of labor. Some architects conduct studies and collect ideas from a variety of sources, including the environment, fine art, the local area, and
local culture.
2. Incubation
The phase that follows preparation is one in which you give your project some time on its own. Even if you completely forget about it, it is still there
in your mind and keeps working on the issue at hand. In essence, you give things time to sink in and reflect on them.
3. Intimation
a gut instinct or feeling that something is correct; an understanding of the issue. Although not everyone has intuitions, they are frequently useful in
problem-solving. It's the sense that a solution is approaching.
4. Illumination
The "moment" of revelation (which, of course, flows from the conscious and subconscious work that has gone before).
5. Verification
Application of the discovery. a concentration on appropriateness and efficacy.
The Balance of Function and Aesthetics
Architecture has two significant dimensions: the practical and the visual, similar to how an artist's work has two levels: the
actual substance of the piece and its emotional impact. When creating a structure, architects must take a number of elements
into account. There are several factors that need to be considered, like the number of people who will use the building.
Oftentimes these functional components are design restraints. For instance, it is simpler to design an open area than one
with rooms divided by walls, but you may need more intricate settings if you want to establish a particular mood or
atmosphere.
But over time, architects have discovered that these practical components can also offer room for originality. The design of
new or redesigned existing rooms can significantly alter how people interact with a building.
WHY DOES CREATIVITY MATTER IN ARCHITECTURE?
Here are some arguments in favor of innovative architecture:
• Our constructed environment should change along with the world in which we live. The wants and desires of modern
individuals differ from those of their forebears. To meet the demands of the people it serves, architecture should react to
them.
• We can learn more about our past and ourselves via architecture. The Great Pyramids of Giza, which reveal a lot about
their creators, are a fantastic illustration of this.
• Architecture can be an instrument for advancement, transformation, and social change. A creative architect can alter how
people use the structures and spaces around them, increasing their quality of life, by offering new chances for interaction
with the built environment.
The Difference Between Architecture and Art
Although architecture serves a practical purpose, art aims to evoke feelings. We visit a museum to experience art, whereas
we visit, for instance, a bank, a library, or a house to carry out an action. Therefore, the primary goals of architecture should
be efficiency and utility rather than aesthetics.
Architecture's use of creativity and sustainability
Modern architectural practice has begun to emphasize sustainability. Architects must guarantee that their designs are
energy-efficient and take into account the environmental impact of the materials they employ in order to minimize their
impact on the environment.
The utilization of natural resources like sunshine for heating and cooling, rainfall for irrigation systems, recycled building
materials, and green roofs to insulate buildings from heat loss is a specialty of many modern architects today.
Study Their Creative Process
Architectural Creativity in Action – Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid is a great example of how a top architect uses creativity in their design process.
Some of her techniques include:
• Fragmentation and Abstraction
• Ideas regarding gravity and the ground
• The play of light
• Flow and seamlessness
And if you want to learn more about the creative process of an architect you can learn much from the following:
• Louis Kahn
• Jun Igarashi – Japanese architectural firm
• Daniel Libeskind
• Zaha Hadid
• Frank Lloyd Wright
GROUP 2 – MERAKI
ABBYGAIL B. ANTIQUERA
CRISTINA GILE MORAN
EDA DENICE ATAZAR
CATHLYN NICOLE BOSITA
JULUIS ANGELO DETERALA
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