Evaluating the Components Constituting Form and their Effects on Form Features to Achieve a Desirable Architectural Form; Case Study: Cultural Heritage Organization Building

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Art, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran (Corresponding Author).

2 M.A. of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Art, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran.

10.22034/aaud.2021.272595.2420

Abstract

Architecture is represented by forms. In architectural forms, factors affecting the apparent and semantic dimensions of forms are highly important. If desirable architecture aims to achieve a desirable form, the questions that arise are: “How is a desirable architectural form achieved?” and “What are the factors affecting the formation of a desirable form?”. This study described the concept of form, explained its various features to extract factors that affect its formation, and determined and classified the effects of these factors. For this, this study used the descriptive-analytical method and studied library sources to investigate the concept of form and its various features and to emphasize an architectural form to collect and classify factors that affect its formation. To appropriately prioritize these factors, a questionnaire was given to experts and professionals to determine the effects of each of these factors on various components of the form. Findings were also analyzed by SPSS and AHP statistical methods. After the effects of factors were determined, their correlation and the significant relationship between them and various components were prioritized. To test the study hypotheses, the effect of various factors on the form of the Cultural Heritage Organization Building as a valuable building in contemporary Iranian architecture was measured. The results also confirmed the study findings. Results indicated that the significant factors affecting the formation of desirable architectural forms were attention to a historical environment, a natural environment, proportionate geometry, harmony between components, compliance with values, thoughts, and appropriate materials.

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Armanshahr Architecture & Urban Development
Volume 15, Issue 40 - Serial Number 40
December 2022
Pages 129-147

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  • Receive Date: 09 February 2021
  • Revise Date: 06 July 2021
  • Accept Date: 07 August 2021

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