hagia sophia geometrical autopsy
The plan of the Hagia sophia was constructed based on mathematical proportions and systematic principles. In this study, the prompt was to re-construct the plan based on its basic geometry. Hence, leading on the the term “Geometrical Autopsy�. Generally dissecting the geometries and analyzing thier roles in the overall plan to re - construct them from a blank canvas. some prominent principles found in the manifestation of the plan includes principles of symmetry and incremental shifts leading on the the formation of grids which acts as a guiding tool to furthur deploy sub - geometries.
P156 | 1B STUDIO
Layer one: Through analysis, most geometries were formed from the center out. Starting with only a circle, the plan begins to lay out axis of symmertry and other guiding tools.
Layer six: Ceiling plan is formed via the articulation of the grids patterns of increments are noted on the grids.
Layer two: using the square as a guiding tool, the plan begins to construct the semi dome structures and a bounding box
Layer seven: Details are added to the columns and more increments begins to ripple out from the grid
Layer three: The deployment of sub - domes are from based on proportions and earlier guiding tools
Layer eight: The deployment of seconday columns, along the base of the sub - dome based on radial increments.
Layer four: The organizational grid begins to be more defined and articulate based on sub - increments.
Layer nine: Projection of arcs and circles are used to define columns and smaller scaled elements.
Layer five: The deployment of primary columns begins to appear between grids, allocating in a sparse manner.
Layer ten: The arrival of the final plan , including poache and two highlighted figures which are used for futhur study.