34 Form
The recognizable shape of an object or a space.
Form is the perception and shape of a room as well as any objects or elements in that room, including furniture, lighting, or built-in features. Anything that has three dimensions of height, width, and depth is considered form.
In an interior, there are two main classifications of form
Geometric These are objects whose form does not occur in nature. They are synthetic forms whose shape is described by hard lines and edges. Some geometric objects also are made of curvilinear elements and rounded forms. These shapes can appear softer and more relaxing. Often referred to as “Platonic solids,” these shapes include cubes, cylinders, and spheres.
Natural ...
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