A Study on the Analysis of Iconic Architectural Design Methods based on Peirce's Semiotics

퍼어스의 기호학적 분석을 통한 건축공간의 아이코닉 디자인 방법에 관한 연구

Before the information revolution, written languages used to be our major communication method, but with development of various types of mass media technologies the role of visual images are becoming more and more essential. Computer which is one of the most popular information medias of today has influenced our lives in many ways including the way we communicate through icons. The current study first explores Peirce's semiotic theory and then accordingly Investigates programs, concepts and expressions of iconic designs. Lastly, analyze modern iconic architectural design examples by using the theoretical framework in order to define concepts of semiotic and its relationship architectural design applications as design methods.