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A Note1 (Introduction To Design)

The document discusses the basic design elements of point, line, shape, form, and space that define architectural environments in three dimensions. It describes different types of each element and how they relate to organizing space and circulation.

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A Note1 (Introduction To Design)

The document discusses the basic design elements of point, line, shape, form, and space that define architectural environments in three dimensions. It describes different types of each element and how they relate to organizing space and circulation.

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ARCHITECTURAL ASPECTS OF BUILDING SERVICES

INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN

(A) DESIGN ELEMENTS

The design elements can define the environment. They are the basic elements for most
of the imageries. These elements more helpful for thinking process of the design and its
graphical presentations.

1.0 Point
The environment is combination of many points. Very basic element and this direct the
other design elements.

2.0 Line
Basis for most graphic communication. Line has variety of meanings and as being an
edge or outline. Line control, a skill based on eye-hand relationship.
Type of lines
Straight line

Parallel line

Expressive line

Implied line

Curved line

Continuous line
3.0 Shape
When in designing in the paper, it is necessary to communicate the ideas two
dimensionally, which is called shape.
Type of shapes
Geometric shape

Organic shape

Static/Dynamic shape

Implied shape

Dividing shape
4.0 Form
Form represents the aspects of volume. Which has the three dimensional qualities.
(Length, width, depth)
Type of forms
Regular form

Irregular form

Solid form

Subtractive form

Additive form

5.0 Form and Space


Type of forms and space
Isometric form and space

Positive and negative form and space

Form define space with horizontal elements


Base plane

Elevated plane

Depressed plane

Overhead plane

Form define space with vertical elements


Vertical line element

Single vertical element

L shape plane

Parallel plane

U shape plane

Enclosure

Organization of form and space


(a) spatial relationship
Space within space
Interlocking space

Adjacent/ adjusted space

Space link by common space

(b) spatial organization


Centralized organization

Linear organization

Radial organization

Cluster organization

Grid organization

Circulation Spaces
Primary circulation space

Secondary circulation space


Quality of the space

Proportions

Scale

Colors

Texture

Light

Focus on Orientation
Prepared By :
Niranjala Wijayaratna
Chartered Architect
B.Sc.(B.E.),M.Sc.(Architecture),AIA(SL)

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