Form & Space

Form and Space : The Unity of Opposites

Earlier, I defined form as the three dimensional mass that is outlined by shapes. Space is the three dimensional - field in which the mass has a position and direction.

The Baumschulenweg Crematorium in Berlin, Germany expresses the relationship between positive and negative elements of form and space.

The form of the building relates to the surrounding space by enclosing space within its volume.

Form Defining Space:

The volume of space can be defined by 3 dimensional forms that articulate  visual planes. Here are a few ways :

with Horizontal Elements - Elevated Base Plane

The Elevateed Base Plane of the LOVE statue in NYC defines the boundaries and interrupts the flow of space surrounding. 

 

with Vertical Linear Elements -  L - Shaped Plane

The mountain, or wall plane, and the corner of the stage of Red Rocks Amphitheater outward generates space.

Qualities of Architectural Space : View

View is the focus of the space. Having this oriented externally, you have a view of the outdoors and its surroundings. 

Wrights Falling Water has a sequence of long, narrow, horizontal openings to view the outdoors.

Openings in Space-Defining  Elements : Within Planes

The variety of the size, number, and location of the  windows provides random views and ventilation.