Paul RudolphÕs Six Determinants of
Architectural Form, 1956
ÒWe must learn anew the meaning of monumentalityÉÓ
ÒWe must learn anew the meaning of monumentalityÉÓ
1.The environment of the building, its
relationship to other buildings and to site;
(in terms
of scale; proportions)
2. Functional aspect: must consider the building as
a whole, and human response;
3. Particular region, climate, landscape and natural
lighting conditions;
4. The particular use of materials (find the
potential of the material);
**5. The psychological demands of the space
(through use of symbols) to arouse curiosity, wonder, anticipation;
6. The
spirit of the times (zeitgeist).
1918-1997