⚫️ Architectural terminology
"Architecture" is an Arabic word and comes from the root "Omar" which means construction and settlement. "Architect" also means a great builder. In the Persian language, there are various synonyms for this word, including "Valadgar", "Raz", "Razigar", "Zavil", "Dazar", "Bani Kar" and "Mehraz". Mehraz is a word that consists of "fog" + "secret". "Meh" means big and "raz" means builder and is equal to Mehter and Big Benayan. The word [Architecture] is also rooted in the Greek word [Architektonike], which means special and guided construction.
⚫️ Architecture as a profession
Architecture is the profession of designing buildings, open spaces, community centers and other artificial environments by considering the effects of aesthetics in the design process and often includes designing or choosing accessories and decorations, checking and monitoring Carrying out construction activities as well as restoration or reconstruction of existing buildings. Architecture has been described as a passion, a profession, a calling, a trade, a social art, as well as an artistic and skilled knowledge. According to Vitruvius (Roman architect and historian), architecture provides strength and stability, a suitable and useful product, and pleasure.
⚫️ Architecture from the perspective of architects
Peter Eisenman: Architecture is definitely a political act.
Tom Min: Architecture is a way of seeing thinking and questioning the world and our place in it.
Biak Ingles: Architecture is the manifestation process of our society in the physical world.
Norman Foster: Architecture is an expression of values and the way we build is a reflection of our lives.
Mies van der Rohe: Architecture is the true battlefield of the soul.
Paul Rudolph: Architecture is the art of anything is possible.
Sean Lally: Architecture is more than building an object on a site. The architecture is a recreation of the site itself.
Matthew Hoffman: Architecture is an untapped source of magnificent stories waiting to be imagined, visualized and constructed.
Kevin J. Singh: Architecture is about serving others through the design of the artificial environment.
Jay Pertizker: By becoming an expression of art, architecture goes beyond a simple need for shelter and security.
Jean Nouvel: Architecture is the experience of a cultural moment.
Jeff Manau: In many ways, architecture is a very special type of science fiction, and the genre of architecture is thought and speculation.
Dibdo Francis Korea: Architecture is not just construction; Rather, it is a tool to improve people's lives.
Frank Gehry: Architecture is a small part of a human equation. But for architects, it is a potential ability to create change, enlightenment, enriching human experience, breaking through the fence of misunderstandings and providing a context to show life.
⚫️ Architectural design
Architecture is everywhere. Every building, be it home, school, office, hospital, store, etc., is designed for a specific purpose. It is very important that these buildings and the environments they create; Along with the neighborhoods and cities that are part of them; be designed in such a way that according to the urban context and the building's use, they can provide the best possible conditions for the residents and users.
