Axis
An imaginary straight line that divides any space or figure into two portions. Axes in diagrams take a cue from their mathematical use as reference line for coordinate hierarchies of cause and effect....
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A diagram that delineates the dominant organizational or formal concept governing an architectural scheme. From French, literally, the big idea. Source: J. Balmer., M.T. Swisher. Diagramming the Bi...
Figure - Ground
The perception of images via distinguishing objects from background by contrast. Also refers to contexts wherein the distinction is ambiguous. Source: J. Balmer., M.T. Swisher. Diagramming the...
Positive and Negative Space
Terms used in discussing overall organization of an image or form. Related to figure-ground. Source: J. Balmer., M.T. Swisher. Diagramming the Big Idea: methods for architectural composition....
Design Thinking
A practice for discerning, analyzing and composing systems of order, wherein critical assessment is balanced with generative and iterative creation. Source: J. Balmer., M.T. Swisher. Diagramming th...
Archetype
An ideal form that existing things approach but never duplicate. Source: J. Balmer., M.T. Swisher. Diagramming the Big Idea: methods for architectural composition.
Analysis
A detailed examination of the parts or structure of something, the process of separating something into its constituent elements. Derived from the Greek for 'unbundling', it is often contrasted with s...
Footprint
In architectural convention, the reduction of buildings to the plan outline of the entire building without interior detail. Source: J. Balmer., M.T. Swisher. Diagramming the Big Idea: methods for a...
Contrast
An Abrupt shift in weight and/or intensity. Source: J. Balmer., M.T. Swisher. Diagramming the Big Idea: methods for architectural composition.
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