The document discusses forms in architecture and the methods of transformation, including dimensional, subtractive, and additive changes. It highlights how alterations in a form's dimensions, volume, or the addition of elements can affect its identity. Several architectural examples illustrate these concepts, including works by notable architects like Frank Gehry and Rem Koolhaas.

1. TRANSFORMATION
OF FORM
Submitted to: Ar. Hemani Singh

2. The Guardian by
Frank Gehry
AQUILIALBERG ARCHITECTS
Headquarter Teheran Iran
Moshe Safdie
Kauffman Center
• A form can be transformed by
altering one or more of its
dimensions and still retain its
identity as a member of a family
of forms.
Dimensional
Transformation

3. • A form can be transformed by
subtracting a portion of its
volume.
• Depending on the extent of the
subtractive process, the form can
retain its initial identity or be
transformed into a form of
another family.
Subtractive
Transformation
CCTV Headquarters
Rem Koolhaas
Rem Koolhaas
Seattle Central Library
Guangzhou Circle
Joseph di Pasquale

4. • A form can be transformed by
addition of elements to its
volume.
• The nature of the additive ;rocess
and the number and relative sizes
of the elements being attached
determine whether the identity of
the initial form is altered or
retained
Additive
Transformation
Habitat 67
Ar Moshe Safdie
Rem Koolhaas
Denton Corker Marshall
Manchester Civil Justice Centre
Taipei Performing Arts Center

5. The Guardian by
Frank Gehry
Kauffman Center by
Moshe Safdie
CCTV Headquarters by
Rem Koolhaas
Georgia Pacific Tower by
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Seattle Central Library
by Rem Koolhaas
Guangzhou Circle by
Joseph di Pasquale
Habitat 67
Moshe Safdie

6. Submitted by:
Mihir Srivastava, 2206160016
B. Arch, 2nd Semester
Theory of Design - APAR128A