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Activity 1.1.

2 Design Principles and Elements


Introduction
Have you ever noticed how buildings of similar size and
shape can have completely different visual effects?
Architects, like artists, must understand the elements
and principles of design and how they affect the visual
impact of the building on a viewer. Whether it is the
intent of the architect to create a feeling of strength and
stability or to create an unusual form that will elicit a
double-take from the public, the elements and principles
of design can be used to manipulate the intellectual and
emotional reactions of the people who see and use the
building.

Equipment
 Principles and Elements of Design Applied to
Architecture presentation notes

Procedure
In this activity you will identify design elements and principles as they pertain to
images of structures.

For each of the following, choose one element of design and one principle of design
that you feel is most prominent in the image and then justify your choice.

Word Bank
Balance Form Rhythm Texture
Color Line Shape Unity
Emphasis Proportion/Scale Space Value

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Civil Engineering and Architecture Activity 1.1.2 Design Principles and Elements – Page 1
1. Principle of Design

Balance

Justification:

The design is basically repeated in


the same pattern identically.

Element of Design

Texture

Justification:
The rough texture of the stone pops
out against the curved and
rounded/smooth looking outline of
the arches.

2. Principle of Design

Balance

Justification:

Element of Design

Rhythm

Justification: The same color, line,


texture and patter are repeated to
give the look of balance.

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3. Principle of Design

___________________

Justification:

Element of Design

____________________

Justification:

4. Principle of Design ©Istockphoto.com

___________________

Justification:

Element of Design

____________________ City Hall and London Bridge

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Justification:

5. Principle of Design

___________________

Justification:

Element of Design

____________________

Justification:

6. Principle of Design

___________________

Justification:

Element of Design

____________________ ©Istockphoto.com

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Justification:

7. Principle of Design

___________________

Justification:

©Istockphoto.com

Element of Design

____________________

Justification:

8. Principle of Design

___________________

Justification:

Microsoft Office clipart

Roman aqueduct

Element of Design

____________________

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Justification:

9. Principle of Design

Balance

Justification: the design is


identical in relation to a
centerline axis.

Element of Design

____________________

Justification:

10. Principle of Design

___________________

Justification:

Element of Design

____________________

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Justification:

Conclusion
1. In what way do certain elements or principles identify the time period in which a
structure was created?

2. What factors might account for an incorrect identification?

3. Describe an example of a way that design principles and elements could impact
the function of a building.

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