Discuss how context (social practice, economic activity, geography and environment) shapes
the design of a building. Take any TWO case studies from the following lists:
1. Hagar Qim, Malta
2. City of Mohenjo-Daro
3. Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt
4. Propylaea, Greece
5. Hadrian’s Villa, Italy.
In your discussion focus on the following issues
1) Spatial layouts (sequence of space, organization, and composition of space in plan),
2) Building material (Brick/Concrete/Stone/Timber); and
3) Structural system (trabeated system/vault/dome/brick masonry/stone masonry)
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