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Lecture 4

There are three types of transformations that can be applied to platonic solids to generate new forms: dimensional transformations by altering dimensions, subtractive transformations by subtracting volume, and additive transformations by adding volume. Forms can be organized through spatial tension between nearby forms, edge-to-edge contact between shared edges, face-to-face contact between parallel surfaces, or by interlocking volumes. Organizational principles include centralized forms around a dominant central form, linear forms arranged along a line, radial forms extending outwards from a central form, clustered forms grouped by proximity or function, and grid forms regulated by a three-dimensional modular grid.

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Lecture 4

There are three types of transformations that can be applied to platonic solids to generate new forms: dimensional transformations by altering dimensions, subtractive transformations by subtracting volume, and additive transformations by adding volume. Forms can be organized through spatial tension between nearby forms, edge-to-edge contact between shared edges, face-to-face contact between parallel surfaces, or by interlocking volumes. Organizational principles include centralized forms around a dominant central form, linear forms arranged along a line, radial forms extending outwards from a central form, clustered forms grouped by proximity or function, and grid forms regulated by a three-dimensional modular grid.

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Transformation of form &

Principles of form organization


Transformation of Form
• All other forms can be understood to be
transformations of the platonic solids, variations that
are generated by
a. Dimensional transformation
b. Subtractive transformation
c. Additive transformation
Dimensional transformation

• by altering one or more of its dimensions.


Subtractive Transformation

• by subtracting a portion of its volume.


– the form can retain its‘ identity, or be
transformed into a form, of another
family.
Additive Transformation

• by the addition of element to its volume.


• The basic possibilities for grouping two or more forms
are by:
– Spatial Tension
– Edge-to-edge Contact
– Face-to-face Contact
– Interlocking Volumes
Spatial Tension Edge-to-edge Contact

• the close proximity of the • the forms share a


forms or their sharing of a common edge and can
common visual trait, such as pivot about that edge.
shape, color, or material.
Face-to-face Contact Interlocking Volumes

• forms have corresponding • the forms interpenetrate


planar surfaces which are each other’s space. The
parallel to each other. forms need not share
any visual traits.
Principles of form organization
Organization of Additive Form

• Forms can be categorized based on the existing


relationships between component forms, as well
as the resulting overall configuration.
Centralized form
Linear form
Radial form
Clustered form
Grid form
Centralized Form
• A number of secondary forms clustered about
a dominant, central parent form
• Requires the visual dominance of a geometrically
regular and centrally located form
• Because of their inherent centrality , primary
solids share the self centering properties of the
point and circle if they located centrally.
CENTRALIZED
FORM
Linear Form

• result from a proportional change in a form’s dimensions or


the arrangement of a series of discrete forms along a line.
• the series of forms may be either repetitive or dissimilar in nature
and organized by a separate and distinct element.
Radial forms
• A composition of a linear forms
extending outwards from a central
form in a radial manner
• The central element can be visually
dominant form , or it can merge with
and become a subservient to the
radiating arm .
• The radiating arms ( which have a
similar properties to those of linear )
give a radial organization extroverted
nature .
Clustered Form
• a clustered organization groups
its forms according to
functional requirements of size,
shape, or proximity.
• Can be attached as appendages to
a large parent form
• Can be related by proximity
• Can interlock their volumes and
merge in to a single form having a
variety of faces
CLUSTERED FORM

• Habitat Montreal, 1967, Moshe Safdie


Grid Form
• A set of modular forms related and regulated by a three dimensional grid
• The organizing power of a grid results from the regularity and continuity
of its pattern .
• Since a 3D grid consists of repetitive , modular units ,it can be subtracted
from ,added to, or layered , and still maintaining its identity as a grid
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