[Manish Jain]

Units Overlap

Units overlap to form a whole through volumetric interpenetration. for example  In the Yale Architecture Building, a series of overlapping trays define interior space. and rotate set of forms overlaps in Salisbury School - Hardy holzman Pfeiffer. 





Units Separate : 

Units may be separate and at the same time related to other units to form a whole. Separation can occur through physical isolation or through the articulation of the connection between the units such that the units are perceived to be separate.

Units which are related to other units can be separated through isolation or articulation of the connection to create perceived separation for example in Olympic arena - Kenzo tange the units are separated
by glass, a defined circulation element, and an atrium space. Glass is used to create perceptual separation and in Marina bay sands - Moshe Safdie separated form is shared common roof at top.





Units can be overlapping : 
Since architecture is a three-dimensional phenomenon, the overlap-of units in the volumetric realm is by interpenetration For this to happen the units are identified as entities that partially share form or space with other units. The portion of the overlap is seen as part of each unit and at the same  time common to both.

Units can be contained 
To distinguish this relationship from units adjoined to form a whole, the building as a whole is the dominant expression with the units contained and not expressed. Embodied in this relationship is the concept of a building as a wrapper or container for units which  are usually spatial or structural volumes



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