Apporaches to the Use of Geometry in Modern Architecture “A Study of Its Development in a Nepalese Context”

Abstract

Geometry, as a science of measurement and properties of space has its origins in human observation and the need to measure land. In architecture, the study of geometry led to development of new mathematical tools which was made applicable to design of buildings. Modern architecture is a growing field with a number of sub-genres that have evolved over time. Classifications vary according to style and philosophy. One common characteristic among modern architects is the use of geometry not only for aesthetics but also for structure. This article provides insight into how geometry played an important role in shaping the formative idea of early Nepali modern architecture in terms of shaping formative idea in which the concepts of plane and solid geometry are used to determine built form. The objective of this research was to examine the use of different geometry in shaping early Nepali modern architecture in terms of determining the form in a given social political context. Qualitative research method was used to investigate he use of geometry context in selected buildings design in a given sociopolitical since 1950sThe method mainly included the study of drawings, documents and record along with literature review. The study finds that formative idea in Bauhaus which was help to identifies and describes formal archetypal patterns or formative ideas from which architecture might evolve. The study concludes that the post 50s buildings were designed mainly by foreign trend architects with not only strong Bahuas influence but also the history which acts as determinant or characteristic in buildings along with drawing from local architectural context