Design

1. Architectural Form
• In architecture, a form is a three-dimensional
object or building that is perceived by a
viewer in space and time, and made possible
by the action of light and shadow.

6. • Subtractive and additive forms
• Subtractive forms will have portions removed from its volume, but they
often retain their identity until the profile is drastically altered.
• Additive forms are produced by relating or attaching one or more
subordinate forms to its volume. This can be broken down into different
types of contact.
• Spatial tension – where the forms are within close proximity to one
another
• Edge to Edge – where the forms are sharing a common edge
• Face to Face – where the forms have corresponding surfaces which are
parallel to one another
• Interlocking – where the forms are inter connected to one another

8. Additive forms often grow and merge with other
forms, creating relationships that can be
categorised as below:
• Centralised
• Centralised forms are often freestanding, and isolated within their context.
• Linear
• A linear form is often a response to a topography or site context. They tend to demonstrate a selection of
forms along a line.
• Radial
• A radial form features a centrally located core with linear forms extending outwards from the centre. Radial
forms can create a network of centres linked by the linear forms.
• Clustered
• A clustered form tends to be a collection of varying forms. They are often based on a more functional
requirement, and tend not to be regular or formal. A clustered form can be interlocking, face to face, or edge
to edge amongst others.
• Grid
• A grid form demonstrates a form that is focused on a grid layout. These forms tend to be considered in third
dimension and are of a modular framework.

10. • Collisions of geometry
• There are often occasions where two geometries will collide to create a
new composite form. This may occur in many circumstances:
• To suit the functional requirements of the internal space
• To display a symbolic importance
• To direct a space toward or away from a specific site context feature
• To create a volume of space within an existing form
• To demonstrate the nature of the structure
• To create a symmetry in the building
• To respond to site context or topography
• To respond to an existing path or movement through the site

12. https://www.wbdg.org/resources/form

13. https://thearchspace.com/an-important-element-
of-design-form-in-architecture/

14. https://www.oneistox.com/blog/architectural
-concepts-types
• Architectural concepts are an abstract idea or notion generated
by particular instances. refers to how something works or may
work, abstract and intangible, but is the main essence behind
all decision-making.
• The architectural concept is the underlying idea conceived as the first
step. It guides and holds the project together.

15. • The book features a wide range of operative verbs, such as
expand, inflate, nest, wist, lift, embed, and merge, among
others. These verbs are used to create a visual dictionary that
decodes the syntax of spatial verbs, which are illustrated
through three-dimensional diagrams and pictures of designs
that show the verbs in action.

16. https://www.archisoup.com/best-architecture-
design-and-concept-books
• Architecture concepts books