Color is the codification of human nervous system to
distinguish the wavelengths of light, incident on the sensor organ of vision.
Color is an integral part in human life as everything surrounds
us. Color moves us and expresses our feelings, affects our mood, reveals part
of our character and shapes our psychology. Each color has its own
"power" and expresses different emotions.
Human's relationship with color dictated by nature,
which is the most important color inspiration. The images and influences,
natural environment gives us, are so many and so rich that are imprinted in our
memory and consciousness and are identified with colors and words. Besides many
shades defined with names derived directly from nature, such as the blue of the
sea, the red of fire, the vibrant green of leaves, the sand beige or the lemon
yellow. So the color palette is the vocabulary of colors in nature.
Color and architecture are integral, indivisible and
interrelated concepts through time. Always color in history of architecture was
an important element in the building’s form. Especially in the traditional
architecture of many cultures polychromy predominated, with colors that usually
came from the natural environment of each region.
The way modern movement used the color has played a
significant role in the image of contemporary city. The way is not simply
decorative but more structural and substantial, color describes masses even
different functions and movements through building’s space. Color in
Architecture is used as a design tool to highlight the architectural elements,
the route, the engraving and signage, the use and gives identity and character.
