pt2

• A Posteriori


  Knowledge considered to be true based on experience, observation, or existing data. Requires evidence.
• A Priori


  Knowledge considered to be true without being based on previous experience or observation. Involves deductive reasoning.
• Design Processes


  • A Priori
  • A Posteriori
• A Priori Design Process


  Conceptualize and visualize a pre-conceived 3D image based on a root idea before generating the floor plan
• A Posteriori Design Process


  1. Collect user preferences and data

  2. Create criteria (e.g. Criteria Matrix)

  3. Do bubble diagrams and preliminary sketches

  4. Conceptualize a form based on data and analysis
• Architects doing complex designs ought to know these 2 design processes to enhance their spatial planning
• Dimensions


  • 0D - Dot
  • 1D - Line
  • 2D - Plane
  • 3D - Volume
• Other Dimensions as Attributes

  • Time - Temporal Attributes
  • Light - Sensoral Attributes
  • Structure - Technical Attributes
  • Movement - Experiential Attributes
• Case Study 1: The Oculus, New York


  Design Concept: Hope
• Case Study 2: Jewish Museum Berlin

  Design Concept: Holocaust