Circles Groups Stacks

Circles
This is an image of the Nation Museum of the American Indian. This building not only is made up of circular shapes but it also contains the stacks element as well. Here there is a large emphasis on the circular structure, and there is harmony through the entire exterior. There is rhythm that draws your attention down the sides, and we also see balance with the the different shapes throughout.Location: Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1990-2004

Designer: Douglas Cardinal

Stacks
On the exterior of Hagia Sofia there is a large emphasis on the stacks element. You see here how this structure was built upwards, made up of different shapes and forms. There is a mixture of circles, groups, and stacks throughout this structure. I believe there is emphasis on multiple parts of Hagia Sophia. Harmony and balance are important principles here because of the symmetrically and distribution of interest.

LOCATION: Istanbul, Turkey

DATE: 523- 537

DESIGNER: Anthemius of Tralles and Isidore of Miletus

Groups

In this image of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, you see groups of vertical lines throughout the columns. There is a pattern of squares and rectangles in the glass windows, and contrast between the dark and light sections of the structure. There is a rhythm throughout as well because of the windows and columns.

Location: Frankfort, KY

Dates: 2000-2004

Designer: EOP Architects