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Interdependence of Form and Function – Part2
Form is the manner to arrange and co-ordinate the various elements in a composition to achieve the harmonious
![Regular Forms](https://archistudent.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/regular-forms-1.jpg)
whole. It refers to the internal structure and the external outline and the principles that govern the unity in the whole composition. Form is basically the three dimensional aspect like a cube, sphere or a cylinder.
Types of forms -:
1. Regular Forms:-
It refers to the form whose parts are related to each other in an orderly manner such as a
![Irregular Forms](https://archistudent.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/irregular-forms-1.jpg)
cube, cylinder, sphere, triangle, etc. Solid Geometry plays a major part in these type of forms. All buildings planned in regular forms are more practical with efficient use of space.
2. Irregular Forms:-
It refers to the form whose parts are related to each other in an inconsistent manner and are abstract in nature.
3. Subtractive Forms:-
These kinds of forms are obtained by removing a portion from the whole volume of one form.
![Subtractive Form](https://archistudent.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/subtractive-form-1.jpg)
4. Additive Forms:-
In this case, one or more subordinate forms are attached to each other and to the dominating form just like joining logo blocks.
5. Centralized Forms:-
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In this case, secondary forms are arranged around a central dominating form such as Palm Islands, Dubai.
6. Linear Forms:-
In this case, forms are arranged in a linear manner along a line. these are symmetrical or asymmetrical. Eg – Bombay is a linear city as all the buildings are arranged along sea. Enclosures can be formed in between and can also be arranged vertically.
![Linear Form](https://archistudent.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/linear-form-1.jpg)
7. Radial Forms:-
In these types of forms, linear forms are extended outwards from the central dominating form. It combines both the properties of the centralized forms as well as linear forms.
![Radial Form](https://archistudent.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/radial-form.jpg)
![Grid Form](https://archistudent.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/grid-forms-1.jpg)
8. Grid Forms:-
In this case, two sets of the parallel lines intersect with each other, in layman’s language – a crisscross.
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