Concept as the DNA for Morphogenesis: A Case Study of Contemporary Architecture

Concept as the DNA for Morphogenesis: A Case Study of Contemporary Architecture

Buthayna Hasan Eilouti
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 27
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3993-3.ch014
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Abstract

Form in architecture is a product of a complex set of layers and generators. One major generator of these is the design concept. In this context, a concept can be considered as the nexus that orchestrates all considerations and layers to keep them coherent and consistent. Furthermore, the concept represents the clearest semantic message conveyed by the designer through the building to the viewers and users. Similar to the role of DNA, concept functions as the hidden molecule that carries the instructions that the design needs to emerge and evolve. This chapter discusses the structure of form as a language, and its various generators, with a focus on the role of concept in the resultant morphological output. The discussion of form is followed by another of concept. The discussion of the impact of concept on design is supported by a contemporary case study. The case study is used to illustrate the role of a concept as a driving force and its implications in the design derivation, as well as its impacts on the various layers of the final morphology.
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Introduction

Design represents a core activity in the professional practice and education of architecture. A major phase in design processing is concept derivation. This chapter discusses some methods of concept derivation and introduces a theoretical model for concept translation into design.

The chapter consists of seven sections. Following this introductory section, the second section discusses form and morphology in architecture. The third explains nine generators of form in architecture. The fourth focuses on the role of concept as a generator of form in architectural design. It introduces some common definitions of the term “concept” and explains some concept formulation methods. The fifth section introduces a theoretical model of concept structure that can be used to guide concept translation and precedent analysis in building design. The sixth applies the theoretical model on a case study of contemporary architecture. The seventh and final section summarizes the conclusions of this chapter.

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