The Order Problem Set

Problem 2: Hierarchy by Location

The premise of the aesthetic concept of hierarchy is that certain architectural spaces or forms are more important than others. The value of a space or form is defined by the culture. Francis D. K. Ching, in his "Form, Space and Order" defines three ways in which forms can achieve hierarchical prominence: through being the exception to the norm in either, location, unique shape, or exceptional size. Additionally, one can create hierarchy by the relative level of articulation or detail.

Of the three images below which is the best example of the use of hierarchy created by location?

Frank Lloyd Wright Guggenheim Museum New York City, NY 1956

Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Sears Tower Chicago, Il (1974)

Ictinus and Callicrates Parthenon Athens, Greece (447-432 BCE)

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