Theory of design collisions of form

Theory Of Design
Collision Of Forms

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FORMAL COLLISIONS OF GEOMETRY
FORMS
When two forms differing in geometry or
orientation collide and interpenetrate each
other’s boundaries , each will complete for
visual supremacy and dominance.
The two forms can subvert their individual
identities and merge to create a new composite
form.
One of the two form can receive the other totally
within its volume
The Two forms can retain their individual identities
and share the interlocking portions of their
volumes.
The Two forms can separate and be linked by third
element that recalls the geometry of one of the
original forms

FORMS
Forms differing in geometry or orientation may be incorporate into single organization
•To accommodate or accentuate the different requirement
of interior space
•To carve a well defined volume of space form a building form
• To inflect a space towards a specific feature of the
building site
•To generate a composite form that incorporates the
contrasting geometries into central organization
• To express the functional or symbolic importance of form
or space within its context

FORMSForms differing in geometry or orientation may be incorporate into single organization
•To express and articulate the various constructional /
mechanical systems that exist within a building form
•To reinforce a local symmetry in the building form
•To respond to contrasting geometries of site’s
topography , vegetation , edges or adjacent
structures
•To acknowledge an already existing path of
movement through a building site

ARTICULATION OF FORMS
Articulation = the manner in which surface of form come together to
define its shape and volume
• Differentiating adjacent surface with a
change of material , color , texture, or pattern
•Developing the corner as distinct linear element
independent of surfaces
•Removing the corner to physically separate
adjacent planes
• lighting the form to create sharp distinctions
of light and dark at its corners

CORNERS
•CORNER defines meeting of two planes if the
two planes simply touch
• introducing a separate and distinct element
that is independent of surfaces it joins
• opening at corner , de-emphasizes the
corner , weakens form volume , emphasizes
the planer qualities of the surfaces
• A volume of space in created to replace the
corner . Deteriorates the corner , allow the
interior space to leak outward .
• Emphasizes the continuity of form’s
surfaces , the compactness of volume and
softness of contour.

CORNERS
Corner Detail, Izumo Shrine, Shimane Prefecture, Japan,
A.D. 717 (last rebuilt in 1744).
Extended corners : Defining and Expressing the meeting of elements

CORNERS
Johnson Wax Building Racine , Wisconsin , by Frank Lloyd Wright 1950
Rounded corners : Emphasizing continuity of surface , compactness
of volume and softness of form

CORNERS
Einstein Tower in Potsdam, Germany was
built by architect Eric Mendelsohn between
1920-1921
Rounded corners : Emphasizing continuity of surface , compactness
of volume and softness of form

CORNERS
the Basilica, Vicenza,
Italy, by Andrea Palladio
Articulated corners : independent of the adjoining planes

CORNERS
the Basilica, Vicenza, Italy, by Andrea Palladio

CORNERS
commonwealth promenade apartments chicago 1953
mies van der rohe

CORNERS
Architectural design study : 1923 van
doesburg and van Esteren
Opening at corners : independent of the adjoining planes
Falling water : Kaufmann Residence 1953
Frank Llyod Wright

CORNERS
Kaufmann desert house : Plam springs
california 1946 , Richard Neutra
Opening at corners : independent of the adjoining planes

SURFACE ARTICULATION
OF FORMS
• A plane shape can be articulated by
contrasting the colors of the surface and the
surrounding field .
• A frontal view reveals the true shape of the
plane ; oblique views distort it
• Elements of know size within a plane’s visual
field can aid our perception of its size and scale
• Texture of plane’s surface together with its
color will affect its visual weight , scale and
light reflective qualities
• The shape and perception of plane can be
distorted or exaggerated by layering an optical
pattern over its surface

Surface color texture and pattern affecting the visual weight of form
and articulation of its planes
Vincent street flats : london 1928 : Sir Edwin Lutyens

Surface color texture and pattern affecting the visual weight of form
and articulation of its planes
PALAZZO MEDICI RICCARDI :
Florence 1444-60 Michelozzi

Subdivision of a Ground Sheet by Lines. Student Work.
Composition

Brick Country House Plan.
Mies van der Rohe

References
 Architecture: Form, Space & Order, Francis Ching, ISBN 0-
442-21535-5
 Elements of Architecture, Pierre Von Meiss, ISBN 0-747-
60014-7
 Ordering Systems: An introduction to Architectural Design,
Edward T. White, Architectural Media, University of Arizona.
 Principles of Form and Design, Wucius Wong, ISBN 0-442-
01405-8
 The Good House: Contrast as a Design Tool, Max Jacobson,
Murray Silverstein, Barbara Winslow, ISBN 0-942391-05-5

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