GLOSSARY

Ovoid- adjective form of oval. This is used to describe an object in an oval or egg shape.

Functionalism- In architecture, functionalism is a  principal in which the function of a particular object determines its design. This is helpful in eliminating any superfluous materials.

Classicism- Design principal of the 1920’s, classicism adheres to the attitudes of ancient Greece and Italy. This principal focuses on regularity of form, simplicity, restraint of expression and proportion.

Fenestration- This refers to the design and placement of windows in a building. “Bold strips of fenestration…” would therefore mean that the windows were boldly placed in lines.

Minimalist- related to the principal of functionalism. Minimalist is an adjective that refers to a sparseness of materials. A minimalist (n.) is a person who only uses the bare minimum.

Neoclassical- to return to the ideas and principals of classicism.

Kidneys Amoebas and Boomerangs- advocates the different shapes of glassware. An amoeba would suggest a flowing glass object, while kidneys and boomerangs would be in the shape of kidneys and boomerangs.

International Style Modernism- Philip Johnson coined this term when he traveled around Europe and saw the developing modern architecture. When he returned to his homeland he held an exhibition called “The International style”. This style was categorized by very abstract shapes, austere glass boxes, and by being slightly cold and lifeless.

Supergraphics- graphics, brightly coloured yet simply designed, and of large proportions. A billboard could be considered a supergraphic.

Ribbed Concrete- is exactly as is sounds. The concrete is not smooth, but has indentations, or ribs in it. When driving over ribbed concrete it creates a particular humming sound.

A hollow support beam containing plumbing and electrical wires,

designed to exemplify the aesthetics of modern architecture

Site designed by Kaitlyn Watson and Kate Legge

Design 11, Horton High School

May 2005