Analysis And Evaluation Of The Design Process Of Mario Botta’s Single-Family House In Breganzona

Year 2009, Volume: 22 Issue: 1, 187 - 210, 30.06.2009

Hakan Anay

Abstract

This study involves analysis of the sketches and the drawings produced during the

design process of a house designed by Mario Botta and evaluation of the process itself. The

conjecture/analysis model of design is assumed. The main outcome of the study is the findings,

observations, and interpretations related with the nature of the analyzed design process. It is

expected that the concerned outcomes will provide a basis, a departure point for the

reconsideration, advance, and a consequent evolution of the assumed model, and a basis for

further research following the same line of inquiry.

Keywords

Architectural Design Process, Design Method, Conjecture/analysis, Mario Botta

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