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FORM TRANSFORMATION

Transformations are generated by the manipulation of one or more dimensions or by addition or subtraction of elements.

DIMENSIONAL TRANSFORMATION

A form can be transformed by altering one or more of its dimensions and still retain its identity as a member of a family of forms

SUBTRACTIVE TRANSFORMATION

A form can be transformed by subtracting a portion of its volume. a form can retain its initial identity after being transformed. Depending on the extent of the subtractive process.

ADDITIVE TRANSFORMATION

A form can be transformed by the addition of elements to its volume.

FORM ARTICULATION: ARTICULATION

Refers to the manner in which the surface of a form come together to define its shape and volume.

EDGES AND CORNERS

_____ can be articulated by simply contrasting the surface qualities of the adjoining planes, or obscured by layering their joining with an optical pattern, our perception of its existence is also affected by the laws of perspective and quality of light that illuminates the form.

CORNERS

_____ define the meeting of two planes.

SURFACE ARTICULATION

Our perception of the shape, size, scale, proportion, and visual weight of a plane is influenced by its surface properties as well as its visual context.

Elements of Form Defining Space: BASE PLANE

A horizontal plane laying as a figure on a contrasting background defines a simple field of space

Elements of Form Defining Space: ELEVATED BASE PLANES

Elevating by pulling up the defined ground or floor plane.

Elements of Form Defining Space: DEPRESSED BASE PLANE

By pushing down the defined ground or floor plane.

Elements of Form Defining Space: OVERHEAD PLANE

A horizontal plane located overhead

Elements of Form Defining Space: WALL PLANE

It is active on our normal field of vision, has greater presence on our field of vision, providing a sense of enclosure and privacy for those within it.

Wall Planes: VERTICAL LINEAR ELEMENT

Define the perpendicular edges of a volume of space, such as a tower, column, establishes a point on the ground plane and make it visible in space.

Wall Planes: SINGLE VERTICAL PLANE

It can define the principal facade of a building fronting public space, which establish a gate way through which one passes

Wall Planes: L-SHAPED PLANE

Generates a field of space from its corner outward along a diagonal axis

Wall Planes: PARALLEL PLANE

Two parallel vertical planes define a volume of space between them that is oriented axially towards both open ends of the configuration.

Wall Planes: U-SHAPED PLANE

Defines a field of space that has an inward focus as well as an outward orientation

Wall Planes: FOUR PLANES OR ENCLOSURE

Establish the boundaries of an introverted space and influence the field of space around the enclosure