![]() There’s something so pleasing about these images. ![]() This is a line drawing as you can see of the same building. Yes, there’s a name like it’s a book cover, but I could not find this person or this book. How cool is this beautiful watercolor!!! I wish I knew who did it. If I did an overlay on an image, I put my watermark on it.īrunelleschi and the Fibonacci Principle His use of proportions are based on the golden ratio. I found numerous examples dating back to the renaissance where we can see the perfect architectural proportions conveyed by the golden ratio.īut, unfortunately, it is not always possible to find out who did the work. So, if you know what (1) is, it will tell you what. The rectangle that was most frequently chose was the one which measured 5 on the short side and 8 on the long side. They were asked to choose which rectangle they found most pleasing. In fact, I read a study where a group of people were shown ten rectangles of different proportions. However, I’m having a lot of fun with this exercise and I hope that you’ll enjoy it too.Īrchitects from at least the Renaissance onward have used the golden ratio in their designs. But, that’s typically me, biting off way more than I can consume in one day. But, know that whatever is going on outside, can be applied inside, as well.įor Wednesday, I will most likely take these principles inside to examine the placement of mouldings, windows, wainscoting, etc. Today, because I think I’d like to try and get an hour or two of sleep, I’m only focusing on the exteriors. But, not by much!įor today, I want to show you some cool things I’ve discovered and how we can use the golden ratio to create perfect architectural proportions for our homes. The examples we saw on Wednesday are not a half inch off. It’s a guide-line, not Laurel is going to jackhammer you if you’re a half an inch off or even several inches off if the scale is fairly large. Seriously, don’t get your knickers in a twist about it. But, in the scheme of things, they are not terribly significant.Īnd, that’s a very good lesson regarding proportion in architecture. Yes, of course, there are some small variations. The ankle to the knee cap and then the knee to the hip. The hand to the elbow and then the forearm to the shoulder. Henceforth, the ratio 1:1.618.īut, it doesn’t end there. The rest of his height from his naval on up is. The number 1 is represent by each side of the square below the man’s naval. Leonardo Da Vinci’s iconic Vitruvian Man. :]ĭid you know that the ratio from the floor to your navel (1) and then from your navel to the head (.618) is roughly 1: 1.618 It is easy for me to remember because my son’s birthday is 6.18. Every square and rectangle = the same ratio which 1:1.618. The golden ratio is based on a mathematical formula where two numbers are added together to make the next number in the sequence. Phi stands for the mathematical formula for the golden ratio, sometimes also called the golden mean or the Divine ratio. This formula is expressed with the Greek letter phi. (please take a minute and check it out.īut, today, we are going to examine this formula in greater detail.Īnd, this is the mathematical concept of what is commonly known as the golden ratio. We touched on it i n this post when we discussed Metrie Mouldings. It has to do with the mathematical element that is connected to every organic thing in the Universe, including our galaxy and others. The proportion is all wrong.īut getting back to the formula for perfect architectural proportions. Or, the mirror is too small for the chest it’s going over and the wall it’s on. Some folks use them interchangeably, but they are two different concepts.įor instance. ![]() But scale is not dependent on something else. #Goldenratio dreaming in 1.618 how to#Or, at least how to get the proportions correct.īy the way, proportion is the scale compared to some other thing. Well, today, I’m going to show you a relatively easy way to figure it all out. Good question, huh? Well, actually, yes, there is!Īnd, I think it’s an important topic because I am frequently asked “How high should the wainscoting be?” “What size should the crown moulding be?” “What about the fireplace mantel?” In addition we also looked at classical interior architecture a week ago.īut, I want to get back to the classical architecture, because I would like to discuss in greater detail how we arrive at the perfect architectural proportions for our homes. Plus, it’s always a good idea to hone the bones of our rooms, if possible.Īnd, I’m so glad that most of you enjoyed the last post about the hideous mcmansions. However, for those who prefer other types of posts, I don’t want to make you feel unheard. ![]() And, I will most likely get back to them. ![]() I know that many of you want me to continue with the mcmansions. This has been a very architectural time recently. ![]()
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