OP Here! This is a revised version of the previous Arch Theory Iceberg, based on my discussions with here in r/architecture.
For your convenience, I’ve listed and provided links to all of the topics mentioned. Feel free to ask any questions and I’ll be more than happy to provide a TLDR. Upvotes are always appreciated! <3
(Thank you!)
“What is Architectural Theory?”
Level 1 – On the surface, mostly general terms known by the general, Western public.
Contemporary / Medieval / Modern
Classical / Gothic / Palladian
Minimalism / Tudor / Victorian
Art Deco / Beaux-Arts / Landscape
Level 2 – Takes individual, deep research to really grasp these topics.
International / Romanticism / Colonial
Prairie School / Palazzo / Usonian
Post-Modern / Revivalism / Baroque
Moderne/Googie / Religious / Organic
Level 3 – Takes years of reasearch/programming knowledge to understand these.
Vernacular / Ancient / Expressionist
Bauhaus / Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau
Futurism / Avant-garde / Parametric
Neofuturism / Brutalism / Biomorphic
