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Numerous theoretical designs based on the geometrical shape of ad quadratum, sequences of squares or/and octagons have been used to speculate for the existence of archetype patterns in architecture. However, up to now no archaeological evidence of the existence of any such pattern has been documented. The present work examines whether a diagram incised on stone found in the Octagon in Thessaloniki could be a first evidence of a conceptual design in architecture. Two statistically validated models are presented, one to explain the geometrical patterns on the Octagon diagram and another to describe the Octagon's ground plan. The results are anticipated to contribute not only to the discussion concerning the function of the Octagon monument, but also to the debate concerning the role of type in architecture and the origin of form in central-plan and octagonal buildings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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