Form+-Architecture


 * Shape and Form:**


 * Shape** is made when a line is closed and space is enclosed. A two dimensional shape is one that is drawn on a flat surface such as paper. A three-dimensional shape is called a **form** and is one that takes up real space. Architectural drawings often try to indicate what the proposed building will look like as a three-dimensional form by creating the illusion of three dimensions through the use of **orthographic projection**, **perspective** and other drawing techniques.



The Oriental Tower is a television tower in Shanghai and includes fifteen observatory levels and a revolving restaurant. Its design includes 11 spheres, large and small. The two largest spheres (shown) have diameters of 164 ft (the lower sphere) and 148 ft (the upper sphere). The design is based on the Tang Dynasty poem Pipa Song by BaiJuyi about the wonderful sprinkling sound produced by a pipa instrument, like pearls, big and small, falling on a jade plate.

Challenge:SHAPE and FORM
Compare and Contrast Form vs. Shape

**Step 1**: Consider for a moment, the difference between shape and form. Engage in some brief research online to explore the difference and similarities. Take notes on your findings and place them in your portfolio. Make sure to cite your sources.

**Step 2**: Your challenge is to support your conclusions from step 1 by finding examples on the BBA campus that demonstrate the differences and similarities between the following pairs:


 * Circle vs. Sphere **
 * Rectangle vs. Cylinder **
 * Triangle vs. cone/pyramid **
 * Square vs. Cube **

Search the BBA campus to find examples of shapes and forms as they are used in the architecture. Try to find all of the basic shapes and forms in the list above.. Take pictures. (Please be respectful of other learning environments) Find a way to create a single photo that contains the comparison between shape and form. Add text under each image to indicate which is the shape and which is the form.

Post on your portfolio.