Apporaches to the Use of Geometry in Modern Architecture “A Study of Its Development in a Nepalese Context”
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2022-09
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IOE Pulchowk Campus
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
Description
According to Jonner Kepler, Geometry is the archetype of the beauty of the world.
Geometry (from the Ancient Greek: Geo- “Earth”, Metron “Measurement” is a branch
of mathematics concerned with questions of shape, size, relative position of figures,
and properties of space. Geometry plays a role in Architecture in many ways.
It is a tool for Architect, it can be adopted to be imposed over the landscape and create
monumental structures with the spirit of leaving an imprint. It can also emerge out of
the conditions of being and conditions posed by the surroundings
Keywords
Geometry, modern context, shaping