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Axis:
A Line established by two point in space about which form and spaces can be arranged in symmetrical and balanced manner


Symmetry :
The balanced distribution and arrangement of equivalent forms and spaces on opposite sides of dividing plane or about a center axis.


Hierarchy :

The articulation of importance and significance of form or space by its size shape and placement relative to other forms and spaces of organization.
Hierarchy is the rank ordering of elements relative to the range of an attribute, such that importance or value is ascribed according to the presence or absence of attribute.

In architecture hierarchies are found either alone or in any number of combinations such as sacred to profane, large to small, figure to poche, center to edge, servant to served, tall to short, few to many, and inclusive to exclusive etc .


Villa Trissino in Meledo : Andrea Palladio 




LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY BUILDING , Capitol complex, Chandigarh



Richard medical research building khan


Rhythm:
Unifying movement characterized by patterned repetition or alteration of formal elements or motifs in same or modified forms.

Datum:
A line plane or volume that , by its continuity and regularity , serves together , measure and organize a pattern of form and spaces.


Transformation :

The principle that an architectural concept or organization can be retained, strengthened and built upon through a series of discrete manipulation and transformations.

Transformation is the incremental change from one form to a different form.

In Concentric transformation buildings the form at the center transforms through a series of
changes, to a different form at the perimeter. 

In vertical  transformation buildings, the form changes vertically from ground level to top.  

The transformation can be from diamond to a cruciform or a square form can be transformed into a circular form.

Example of concentric transformation are :

1. Saint lorenzo florence by Guarino guarini 1666-1679




2. San maria della consolazione 1508



Example of transformation of adjacent units are :

3. Baths at Ostia, Italy  c. 150




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