Principles of Design Around the Campus

Some of examples of design principles from METU campus.

1. Repetition

Faculty of Architecture

The balconies and perpendicular shapes on the balconies creates repetition.

2. Rhythm

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Science

Composition of windows and walls creates a rhythm.

3. Dominance

Engineering Building

Taller side of the building dominates rest of the building.

4. Contrast

Industrial Engineering Department

The cylindrical part contrasts with prismatic parts.

5. Hierarchy

Social Science Building

Height difference creates hierarchy.

5. Figure-Ground

Department of Computer Engineering

Order of windows and the allignments makes background meaningful.