APRIL-MAY 2018

Define the concept of beauty

Why is it important to satisfy the human needs in Architecture?
Explain value and Hue in colour
Give any four examples for patterns in nature
Define dimensional transformation
Differentiate regular and irregular forms with respect to their qualities
What is "interlocking spaces" in Architecture? Give two examples
Define Architectural Space Mention any two qualities of architectural Space
Name any four theories of proportion
Explain visual hierarchy

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017

Define architecture.
Differentiate a structure and skin in buildings.
Write the primary elements of architecture.
Define shape
What are primary solids?
What effect does an inverted pyramid impose on the observer?
What do you mean by adjoining spaces? Give example.
What do you understand from the term "figure and ground”?
Define Datum. Give an example.
Name any four circulation elements in a building.

APRIL-MAY 2017

Define symbolism.
Define expressionism.
List out any four Architectural characters of Greek period
Write short notes on Hindu Architecture.
List out the followers of Form Follows Function.
Name any two Architects who followed Modern Architecture and their works
What do you mean by understanding Architecture?
What are the representational tools of Architecture?
Discuss the way to experience Architecture.
What is interpretation of a building

State the attributes of a wall

How does roof act as an "Image maker" with a suitable example?
Define the functional character of a building.
List any two characteristics of Art deco Movement.
Name any two architects of modern period.
List any two exemplary works of Louis Kahn
What are the basic elements and modifying elements of architecture?
List the various identity of a "raised platform in architecture
State the various aspects by which one can understand the architecture of a space
Differentiate between scale and proportion

Define architecture.
Mention any four circulation elements in a building.
What are the five elements of nature?
What do you understand by the term tactile quality?
What are primary solids? Sketch them.
Define shape. Sketch an example
What do you understand from the term "figure and ground"?
Write any four planar elements in architecture
What do you understand by the term Vernacular architecture?
Mention any four notable postmodern architects

Define Symbolism.
Give two examples of expressive architecture and explain its meaning
How do you define the architectural character of a building?
Highlight the characteristics of futurist architecture.
Define Brutalism
List the ideologies of Frank Lloyd Wright
Write about experiencing architecture from your studies
How do you analyse interpret any building?
What are the various aspects of a case study?
Write the methodology that is to be adopted in case study analysis

What is Architecture?
What is aesthetics?
Give any two examples of points as architectural elements
What is the difference between form and shape?
Give any two examples of buildings that have the characteristics of a pyramid
What are the qualities of a hemispherical space
What are continuous spaces?
What are the types of planes?
What is datum?
What is visual scale

Define Structure and Skin of a building

List the principles of Gestalt's theory
List any four fundamental elements of architecture.
How does texture affect architectural form?
Sketch any one building whose form is based on the geometry of a cube.
List any four characteristics of a pyramidal built form.
Explain positive and negative open spaces with sketches
Define - Enclosure
Contrast Repetition and Unity in architecture
What are the three types of approaches to buildings? Explain with sketches

11. a) Discuss in detail the various aspects of architectural form and their impacts on visual
perception through examples. (OR)
b) Explain the relationship between visual perception and Gestalt Psychology
12 a) illustrate with examples the visual elements of design and its relationship architecture.
b) Define Plane. Explain the properties of plane and its interpretation Architecture with
examples
13 a) What are platonic solids? Highlight the emotional and visual qualities of Cube and its
derivatives in an architectural design with suitable examples (OR)
b Write short notes on the following i) The geometric characteristics of pyramids ii) Enclosure
m) Form defining space.
14. a) Explain the following terms with neat sketches 1) Space within a space i) Edges and
corners i) Articulation of form (OR)
b) Illustrate with examples the relationship between built form and open spaces in
architecture
15. a) Define circulation Explain different types of circulation elements Examples (OR)
b) Explain the following terms with examples architecturally i) Climax i) Balance m) Rhythm iv)
Scale

11. (a) Explain how the influence of climate and context be expressed in Architecture.
Or (b) Explain the role of symbolism in Architecture with examples
12 (a) The character and stylo are reflection of particular period and people illustrate the
above statement with examples Or
(b)Explain the characteristic features of any two Architectural movement after industrial
revolution with Examples
13 Explain the characteristic features of post modernism with examples Or
(b) Who is the Architect inspired you through his philosophies and works Explain any one of
his work in detail
14 (a) Explain the understanding and analysis of Architecture through case studies
(b) Explain the Interpretation tools in Architecture with examples
15 (a) Narrate your experience of Architecture in a Historic building Or
(b) What do you mean by Experiencing Architecture? Explain the ways of achieving it

11) a) Elaborate on architecture as a discipline which satisfies the various functional aesthetic
and psychological human needs (OR)
) Explain in detail the various Gestalt principles of visual perception with relevant
12 a) Explain in detail the properties and the importance of the following elements
architecture Point (OR)
b) Explain in detail the various types of planar elements in architecture with sufficient example
and sketches.
13. a) Discuss the perceptual effects of a sphere, cylinder and THe derivatives with relevant
architecture examples (OR)
b) Elaborate on the transformation of form with relevant architectural examples
14. a) Write in detail about the various spatial configurations with sketches and examples (OR)
b) Discuss in detail the types of enclosures formed through various combination of vertical
elements defining spaces
15. a) Elaborate on building approach and entrance with relevant architecture examples
(OR)
b) Explain in detail about any four ordering principle in architecture with sufficient examples
and sketches

Explain the term 'aesthetics Discuss with sketches examples, the term 'psychological aspects
of a building functional and
(b) Discuss the term functional aspect of architecture with sketches of atleast two architectural
examples
12. (a)Create a composition with two cubes and a sphere of sizes of your choice Use
transformations and articulations to transform it into an architectural form. Explain the visual
and psychological effects of the form thus created. You may assume a function to the form
created Or
(b) Analyse any four principles of architecture with examples.
13. (a) Elaborate on the different types of spatial organizations with examples Or
(b) Analyse the various types of spatial relationships and list out theft characteristics
(a) Discuss in detail about the following and give examples of how they can be efficiently
articulated and integrated in the design Building entrance and its types Configuration of path.
Or
(b) Explain in detail about the different forms of circulation and its
relationship with the Built and Open spaces with examples.
15. (a) Explain the philosophy of master architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and demonstrate the
same using suitable examples. Or
(b) Discuss the approach of the architect who claimed "Less is more using suitable examples

Discuss the various spatial roles played by the floor with respect to architectural expression
and symbolism, with relevant examples (OR)
Illustrate with suitable examples, how various architectural elements of a space acts as a
vehicle for communication
B) Greek architecture is characterized as "Architecture of Excellence Justify this statement
with relevant examples and necessary sketches. (OR)
b) Discuss the characteristics of Art nouveau movement through the works of Antonio Gaudi,
with necessary sketches
a) Discuss the philosophies and theories of Frank Lloyd Wright, through any one of his
exemplary works. (OR)
b) State the design principles of Le Corbusier. Trace the architectural inspirations behind the
Villa Savoye", with supporting sketches
a) Analyse the underlying architecture in "Vanna Venturi house" by Robert Venturi using
the representational, analytic and interpretation tools. (OR)
b) Illustrate the role of light and colour in modifying a space with necessary examples
a) Examine the various aspects by which one can understand a space by his first-hand
experience (OR)
b) What is meant by hearing architecture? Explain the architectural effects achieved by using
sound as a factor

a) Explain in detail the properties and the importance of the following of architecture
1) Point d) Line (OR)
Bring out the various architectural elements in a building through Samples
12) Discuss the dynamic interactions between nature and architecture (OR)
b) Explain in detail the five senses of human and they have been applied influenced in
architectural design
13. Explain in detail about any four ordering principle in architecture with sufficient examples
and sketches (OR
b) Elaborate on the additive transformation of form with relevant architecture examples
14. With the help of architectural example bring out how semiotics in architecture is used as
a medium of expression (OR
b) With the help of architectural examples box out the relationship between people, culture
and architecture
18. Bring out the various concepts or approaches to design used by any contemporary
architect. (OR)
Through the works of FL Wright bring out his ideas and philosophies of design and how he
achieved them in his projects

11 a) The role of Architecture is defined as a language that is expressive of its destination

and purpose". Justify OR
b) "Symbolism has become a major principle of Architecture". Explain with an appropriate
example
12. a) Explain deconstructivism with examples of any two architects who adopted it in their
works
(OR) b) "Architectural spaces can potentially nourish emotions and spirituality Explain with
illustrative examples from Indian Architecture.
13. a) Explain the ideologies and philosophies of Zaha Hadid and the relation in the
generation of architectural form with an appropriate example (OR)
b) "A good design functions well expresses an idea and communicates a meaning
Explain with a building example of a contemporary architect of your choice (l
14 a) A case study is a well documented and systematic examination of the process
decision-making and outcomes of the project". Explain with examples (OR)
b) Elaborate on Space planning, analysis and utilization in architecture.
15, a) Discuss the various functional aspects of architecture that are to be considered while
designing building
(OR) b) Highlight the significance of analysis and interpretation in Architecture with
suitable examples

What do you think are the factors that architects should consider while designing any
building ? Explain with examples OR
b) Explain the various concepts of Gestalt deals in visual perception with examples
12 (a) Explain the various elements of design and give examples OR
(b) What is articulation of surfaces and how does it affect the form Explain the types of
articulation with neat sketches
13 ) Esplain my two of spatial organizations and their characteristics with neat sketches OR
(h) Explain the types of spatial relationships and why are they important in architectural
planning
14)Bring out the characteristics of a sphere and its derivatives with examples and sketches
OR
b) Bring out the characteristics of a cube and its derivatives with complex and sketches
Explain any four proportioning systems adopled in architectural buildings OR
Explain through illustration with suitable ample the following Building approach and
entrance Path configuration and form Architectural form and circulation
(a)Discuss the origin and evolution of architecture in terms of need & the pquent
development of building typologies with sketches Or
(b)Explain the components of architectural form (Site, structure, skin, materials and services)
in detail with sketches
12 () Discuss the following fundamental elements of architecture in terms of Space with
examples
Shape (11) Light i) Surface (iv) Colour
(b) Discuss the ways in which fundamental elements like a Point, Line and Plane can
organize architectural space. Give examples
13. Discuss the visual and emotional effects of the following platonic solids and their
derivatives with building examples Sphere (1) Cube. Or
(b)Compare and contrast the perceptual effects of a cylindrical as against built form
14. (@) Elaborate on the different types of spatial relationships with examples. Or
(b) Discuss the various types of spatial organization with examplesHighlight on the strengths
& limitations of each.
15.Give a detailed account on Movement in architectural space with reference to Circulation.
b)Discuss the following fundamental Principles of Architecture with examples. (4)
Dominance
Datum (5) Hierarchy iv) Climax