The document discusses the principle of transformation in design, categorizing transformations into three main types: dimensional, subtractive, and additive transformations. It further breaks down additive transformations into nine specific types, such as spatial tension, edge to edge, face to face, and others, each illustrated with examples from different buildings. The summary underscores how these transformations influence the overall structure and aesthetics of architectural designs.

1. BAsic desigN &
VisUAl ArTs
VisUAl ArTs
“TRANSFORMATIONS”

2. Transformations of Forms
Principle of Transformation is about applying changes in a unique
places of a design.
The Transformation of Forms are classified into 3 types
1. Dimensional Transformation
2. Subtractive Transformation
3. Additive Transformation(which is divided into 9 types
3. Additive Transformation(which is divided into 9 types
- Spatial Tension
- Edge To Edge
- Face To Face
- Interlocking
- Centralised
- Linear
- Radial
- Clustered
- Grid

3. DIMENSIONAL
TRANSFORMATION
:- This transformation occurs when
one or more of a structures dimensions
are transformed
In this Building, the Curve
of the Roof decreases
from the Centre of the hall
to the Entrance in one
shape divided into
many....

4. SUBTRACTIVE
TRANSFORMATION
:- This Transformation occurs when
a portion of it’s volume is
subtracted
In this Building, Negative
spaces are giving the Design
form of the Building a
Subtractive Transformation ...

5. ADDITIVE
TRANSFORMATION
:- This Transformation occurs when
elements are added into the design .
Spatial Tension
Transformation
This Additive Transformation is about
object combined while having space
object combined while having space
between them...
In this Building, the floor to floor design
change and the gaps between are giving this
building a Spatial Tension between the
Floors....

6. Edge to Edge
Transformation
This Additive Transformation is where the
forms are sharing a common edge
In this Building, The floors that
In this Building, The floors that
are in contact combining and
connecting ....

7. Face to Face
Transformation
In this Additive Transformation, where the
forms have corresponding surfaces which are
parallel to one another...
In this Building, the roofs of the
In this Building, the roofs of the
rooms are in a similar shape
and order...

8. Interlocking
Transformation
In this Addition Transformation, where
the forms are inter connected to one
another...
In this Building, the floors of the
adjacent sides are showing
different space(negative &
positive) respectively....

9. Centralised
Transformation
● Centralised forms are often freestanding,
and isolated within their context.
In this Church, the columns, and the walls
are forming a centralised space at the
centre....

10. Linear
Transformation
● A linear form is often a response to a topography or
site context. They tend to demonstrate a selection
of forms along a line....
In this Building, the castle is in a linear
vertically having floors of similar
structures...

11. Radial
Transformation
● 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.
In this Temple, the surrounding nine
ponds form a radial structure....

12. Clustered
Transformation
● 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
In this Building, The structure is formed in
forming curves and interlocking....

13. Grid
Transformation
● 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.
In this Building, which clearly
looks like a grid formation of
rooms of same spaces..

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-THANISHQ KOTNALA
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