Composing Architecture

Arnold Schoenberg: From the fundamental of musical composition said that the doctrine of musical composition is divided into three areas; Theory of form, Harmony and Counterpoint.

Theory of form > Construction ideas or development of music and architectural thought.

• Understanding existing elements and the rhythm of site.
• Connecting the old existing structure and the new forms of architecture.

Harmony > Possible musical and architectural connection between tectonic, melodic, rhythmic and relative weight.

• Investigating the site’s materials and textures.
• Constructing them into harmony and proportion orders.

Counterpoint > Theme, movement of voice, and melody circulation.

• Completing the existing walkway circulation at lawn to the new melody circulation on water.
• Using the organic line language to continue the movement’s theme.