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Functional Character……..Expressiveness.



The most important kind of character in architecture is that which results from the purpose
of the building or structure. The use of a structure naturally calls for a certain
disposition of parts and this arrangement affects the appearance of the exterior, by
which we largely judge character.

Examples:

a. Museum-must has galleries with ample wall space and top light, which eliminates windows and necessitates the use of skylights.
Exhibit Painting Display
b. A school building - must contain many windows to admit the necessary side light and to offer an interesting contrast with the possible monotony of the classroom walls.
White Wall Paint Hallway
c. Shop - a structure with large show windows is usually a shop for the display and sale of merchandise.
Store With Different Goods on Display
d. Factory - readily seen from the exterior to express the efficient operation of the
manufacturing within. The exterior shows often only the structural members which are stripped of all unnecessary decoration together with the enclosing expanses of the glass to light the interior. The building has little architectural show, it is simple since it is to raise revenue.
Empty Concrete Building
e. Monument-serves to perpetuate the memory of a person or an important event. It does not produce any revenue. It must be impressive and should have dignity and command respect. Its function, then, is to be monumental, usually symmetrical. In the arrangement and uses permanent materials like stone, steel, concrete, or some durable
and heavy materials to produce a feeling of lasting effect.
Arche De Triumph
f. A Bank-should has dignity-it is a building designed to house an activity which is very near to the heart and mind of the average citizen-that of caring for his money. The building should Inspire confidence in its integrity. This building houses
an activity which is work.
United States National Bank Building - Wikipedia
g. Movie-Cinema House -a place of relaxation or recreation after a hectic day of discharging one's obligations of the day. In this building psychological use of color and decoration is important. Bright colors and unusual or unique architectural effects quicken the imagination and cater to the holiday spirit. This building houses an activity of man-that of relaxation.

 People Walking in Chicago Building during Nighttime

h. House - should reflect the informal intimacy of home life.

 Yellow Concrete House

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