The document discusses the principles of form follows function and function follows form in architecture. It provides background on architect Louis Sullivan who believed that a building's exterior form should reflect its interior functions. It also introduces Frank Lloyd Wright's philosophy of function follows form, where the intended function dictates the overall form of a building rather than just its exterior. Examples provided include Wright's Guggenheim Museum whose spiral form was based on its function as an art gallery.

1. A Presentation by-
N i k h a r M e h r a
M o h d . I b t i s a m
K a r a n B h a d a n a
B . A R C H S E M - 6

3. • All things in nature have a shape.
• A form, an outward resemblance.
• Tells us what they are.
• Distinguishes them from ourselves and from
each other.
• Express the inner life" of the thing is a law of
nature, which should be followed in any
organic architecture.
• The exterior "shell" of the skyscraper should
change in appearance to reflect interior
functions.
• If this new architectural, organic form is to be
part of natural beauty, the exterior
facade should be consistent as each interior
function changes.
FORM
BLOSSOMING DUBAI

4. • Born in Boston, Louis Sullivan (1856-
1924)
• Louis Sullivan is one of the great
historical figures in American
architecture, but most importantly he
influenced the language of architecture.
• Often called America's first truly
modern architect.
• Sullivan argued that a tall building's
exterior design (form) should reflect the
activities (functions) that take place
inside the walls of the building.
• His 1891 Wainwright Building in St.
Louis, Missouri reflects Sullivan's
philosophy and design principles.
ARCHITECT LOUIS SULLIVAN

5. • Function is the essential act that an object, process or idea should
carry out.
• A house is meant as a space to live in, protecting us from the
environment
• For example: a car should drive, a fork should lift, a seatbelt should
contain, a spiritual idea should inspire, etc
FUNCTION

7. Many buildings are built following the form follows function
principle which suggest that the shape of a building or space
should be based upon the indented function or purpose.
FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION
DubaiTower
Bookshelf

8. • It gives a building or space a more unique shape form while still
severing the same purpose and function.
• Emphasis on buildings, facades, street composition, dimensions.
• Specify building massing , height and relation to street and public
spaces .
• Regulatory focus on form, instead of density and use
• Perspective and proscriptive
Frank Lloyd Wright’s work demonstrated the idea of “Function
Follows Form”
FUNCTION FOLLOWS FORM

9. Guggenheim
Museum’s Concept
Is Based On
FUNCTION
FOLLOWS
FORM .
& the form is a
spiral

10. IMPORTANCE OF FORM AND FUNCTION