1. FORMS, SHAPES, & PLATONICS
University of Palestine
College of Applied Engineering & Urban Planning
Department of Architecture, Interior Design & Planning
FORMS, SHAPES, & PLATONICS
Arch. Nagham Ali Hasan
2nd lecture-2nd week
1st semester
Visual Training & Sketching (EAGD2101)
shapes and forms

2. Today s Agenda Shape & figure Primary shapes Platonic volumes
Regular & irregular forms
Edges & Corners
Space Articulation
shapes and forms

3. Shapes refer to characteristic outline of the a plane or surface
shapes and forms

4. The shape
Our recognizing of the shape depends on the degree of visual contrast between the ground and its field A
shapes and forms

5. Form & Shape
shapes and forms

6. Shape in architecture
shapes and forms

7. Visual properties for shape:
Size
Dimension
Color
Texture
shapes and forms

8. Visual properties for shape….
Position
Orientation
Visual intria
shapes and forms

9. Circle:
shapes and forms

10. Triangle:
shapes and forms

11. Square:
shapes and forms

12. Platonic:
shapes and forms

13. Regular & irregular forms:

14. Form Transformation: Dimensional transformation
Subtractive transformation
Additive transformation:

15. Dimensional Transformation

16. Subtractive Transformation

17. Additive Transformation
Spatial tension
Edge to edge
Face to face
interlock

18. Linear forms A result from a proportional change in dimensions.
Or: arrangement of a series of discrete forms along a line.
The series may be :
Repetitive
Dissimilar in nature.
Linear form can be: segmented or curvilinear respond to topography, views, vegetation,… .
It can be front on, or define an edge of an exterior space, or define a plane of entry into the spaces behind it.
Form Transformation
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19. Linear forms
Form Transformation
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20. Radial forms
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Form Transformation

21. Clustered forms
Clustered forms can be organized in the following as ways:
Attached as appendages to a larger parent form or space.
They can be related by closeness a lone articulate and express their volume as individual entities, or
Interlock their volumes, or
Can be consist of equivalent in size- shape- function.
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Form Transformation

22. Grid forms
The most common grid is “Square” because of the equality of its dimension.
In 3-D the modular framework can be visually organized.
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Form Transformation

23. Formal Collisions Of Geometry:
Circle & square
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Form Transformation

24. Formal Differing in Geometry or Orientation:
To accommodate or emphasize the differing requirements of interior space and exterior.
To express the functional or symbolic importance of a form or space within its context.
To generate a composite from incorporate the contrasting geometries into its centralized organization.
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Form Transformation

25. Formal Differing in Geometry or Orientation:
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Form Transformation

26. Articulation of Forms:
Edges
Surfaces
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Form Transformation

27. Edges & Corners
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Form Transformation

28. Articulating spaces
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Form Transformation