Architectural Aesthetics

Architectural Aesthetics: What Makes a Building Beautiful?

• Beauty in architecture is subjective and depends on the individual's perception.
• Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England is an ancient building system where stones are moved to form structures.
• Huacca Pucllana in Macchu Picchu, Peru showcases stones that are shaped, fit together, and used to create columns.
• Classical Greek architecture is characterized by simplicity, symmetry, and the use of columns in post and lintel construction.
• Roman architecture incorporates Greek orders with arched construction and emphasizes perfect proportion.
• Civil buildings in Rome, such as the Forum, combine classical order with arches and domes.
• Vitruvian Man, a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, represents the ideal proportions of a human body and is used as a reference in architecture.
• Vetruvio, an architect, states that all buildings should possess three attributes: strength, utility, and beauty.
• Vetruvio's work on architecture explains that measurements of man are naturally distributed, such as a palm being four fingers, a foot being four palms, and a cubit being six palms.
• The concept of beauty in architecture has evolved over time, with different styles and influences from different eras.
• The perception of what is beautiful in architecture can vary from person to person, influenced by cultural, historical, and personal preferences.
• The aesthetics of a building can impact its functionality, cultural significance, and overall appeal to different audiences.