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