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Geometry in Architecture

Geometry has been fundamental to architecture since ancient times. Architects have relied on mathematical principles and symmetry to design temples, pyramids, and other structures. Examples throughout history illustrate the use of geometry in famous buildings from ancient civilizations like Sumer, Egypt, Greece, and Rome to modern structures around the world. Geometry provides the foundation for architectural design and planning.

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Geometry in Architecture

Geometry has been fundamental to architecture since ancient times. Architects have relied on mathematical principles and symmetry to design temples, pyramids, and other structures. Examples throughout history illustrate the use of geometry in famous buildings from ancient civilizations like Sumer, Egypt, Greece, and Rome to modern structures around the world. Geometry provides the foundation for architectural design and planning.

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Geometry in architecture

Why geometry in architecture?


Architecture begins with geometry. Since earliest
times, architects have relied on mathematical
principles.
"For without symmetry and proportion no temple can have a
regular plan.”
Vitruvius  (De Architectura, or Ten Books on Architecture)
Ancient civilizations
Mesopotamia,
“cradle of Aztec,
civilization” Middle America

Sumerian temple Aztec temple


Egypt

Great pyramids of Giza, tombs of Pharaohs


Greece

Parthenon in Athens, golden ratio


Greek theatre
Rome

The Colosseum, the most important


roman amphitheatre, was used
for gladiatorial contests and public
spectacles such as mock sea battles.
Taj Mahal, mausoleum, India, reflection symmetry
Versailles, symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime
Poligons

Karlovac
United States Department of Defense
Some modern buildings...
London
Dubai

Rotational solids
The piano house, China
The Millau Viaduct, France
Made by: Lucija Dobrović and Sanja Priselac

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