Architecture History and Theory

This module provides detailed accounts of the principal developments in the early world from the ancient to revolutionary period to the present day. Buildings are explored with reference to major contemporary examples and the work and philosophy of significant exponents. It requires to undertake a major research of a significant building, complete with investigation of the major influences that led to its development and in turn its influence in other architectural aspects. Meanwhile it also helps deepen the understanding of architectural theory through a consideration of intentions, concepts, patterns, disciplines, architectural language and contextual relationships. It also examines a detailed account of the principal developments in the western world from ancient times to post-World War 2 and its relevance to Post Merdeka/Independence Malaysian architecture.