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In this activity you will identify design elements and principles as they pertain to
images of structures.
For each of the following, choose one element of design and one principle of design
that you feel is most prominent in the image and then justify your choice.
Word Bank
Balance
Color
Emphasis
Form
Line
Proportion/Scale
Rhythm
Shape
Space
Texture
Unity
Value
1. Principle of Design
Proportion/scale
Justification:
Its on a small scale and perfect for
small familys
Element of Design
Texture
Justification:
It has a unique look and feel to it
2. Principle of Design
unity
Justification:
Everything is together
Element of Design
Texture
Justification:
Has a different look to it
3. Principle of Design
unity
Justification:
Everything is a tight fit together
Element of Design
Contrast
Justification:
A cool look to it and different
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4.
Principle of Design
balance
Justification:
The way the building is leaning
Element of Design
Form and shape
to it
5. Principle of Design
shape
Justification:
It a cool circle like form to it
Element of Design
color
Justification:
Has a lot of different colors to make
the picture
6. Principle of Design
value
Justification:
Has a different vibe to it and
probably a good place to live
Element of Design
space
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Justification:
Looks like theres not a lot of space
in the building
7. Principle of Design
Rhythm
Justification: the colors make a
cool pattern
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Element of Design
value
Justification:
Looks like a very expensive so the
value is high
8. Principle of Design
Rhythm
Justification: has a pattern in the
bricks
Element of Design
Roman aqueduct
line
Justification:
The columns provide a sense of
strength and stability through vertical
lines.
9. Principle of Design
emphases
Justification:
Theres a big pop out to you in this
picture
Element of Design
space
Justification:
The inside of this structure is very
open and tall.
Element of Design
_color
2010 Project Lead The Way, Inc.
Civil Engineering and Architecture Activity 1.1.2 Design Principles and Elements Page 6
Justification:
Lots of colors are being used to
make the buildings stand out
Conclusion
1. In what way do certain elements or principles identify the time period in which a
structure was created?
Certain elements and principles were more popular and more effective in different
time periods
3. Describe an example of a way that design principles and elements could impact
the function of a building.
If you, as an architect hypothetically, are designing a structure for a strong
powerful corporation, you will want to design a structure that is tall and appears
formidable which is why taller and taller skyscrapers make such a big impact on
big cities.