Point definition

intersection of two lines

centre of field
point generated linear elements and forms
Line definition
edges of shape or plane
join, link or support other visual elements
articulate the surface of plane
character
orientation
Linear elements vertical liner elements-columns and towers
functions
transparent volume of space
Lines to plane
.
Shape define
circle, triangle , square
Plane define
properties of planes and spatial relationships
base plane
elevated base plane
depressed base plane
wall plane = exterior and interior
overhead plane
Form define
visual properties
Volume define
Point has no dimension, static and
directionless

POINT ELEMENTS:-
Marks a position in space
Serves to mark the two ends of a line
Intersection of two lines
Centre of field
Point projected in linear form a column or
tower
Other point generated forms- circle, cylinder,
sphere
Point when extended becomes a 1d line
Serve to join, link, support, surround or
intersect other visual elements
Describe the edges of given shape or plane
Articulate the surface of planes
Character of line-determined by its
length:width ratio and degree of continuity
ORIENTATIONS = Vertical line - Horizontal line -
Inclined line

LINEAR ELEMENTS:-
Vertical linear elements establish particular
points in space
Express movement across planes
Provide support
Form a 3d structural frame for architectural
space
Cantilevered member
Define a transparent volume of space
Can be imaginary in space along which
elements are symmetrically arranged
Two parallel lines can visually describe a plane
Outline of plane figure or surface
configuration of a volumetric form in
architecture
RELATES TO :- floor wall ceiling
planes that enclose space
Door and window openings
Contours of building forms, etc.
PRIMARY SHAPES:
Circle, Square and Triangle.
2 dimensional, extension of a line
Shape is the primary identifying
characteristic of a plane
Properties: colour, texture and pattern

PLANAR ELEMENTS:-
Define 3d mass or volume
Size, shape, colour ,texture and spatial
relationships with one another
determines the quality of space they
enclose
BASE PLANE ground or building base
figured out
With perceptible change in colour and
texture
Edge definition
Surface articulation eg: carpet, lawn
Elevated base plane- creates domain in
a continuous base plane
Depressed base plane isolates from
base plane
Both could have characteristics of base
plane or be made distinct
WALL PLANE:
Exterior- isolates portion of space,
privacy and protection from
climatic elements
Design the image of the building
Interior- governs size and shape of
internal spaces (rooms),barriers
but punctures and openings
provided

OVERHEAD PLANE:
Roof plane & Ceiling plane
Defines field of space it encloses by
size, shape and height
Shelters interior space from
climatic elements
Impacts overall building shape
Extend as overhangs to shield the
openings
External outline, appearance, and
internal structure
Includes 3d mass or volume
Shape is the principle aspect by which
we identify and categorize forms

Visual properties:
size,
colour,
texture,
position,
orientation,
visual interior,
observers point of view
Extension of a plane- 3d
Form is the identifying characteristic of
volume
Established by shapes and
interrelationships of planes that defines
its boundaries