Sketches - Form Studies

The curve of the dwelling is important to the design. The First two curves in the above example are circular arcs, with a seemingly predictable progression. The arcs are defined by a point of radius upon the concave side of the curve. The two points are uniform but inversed upon a linear axis. The result gives a 'pushing' motion compared to the following bezier curve.

The bezier curve is tensioned from two points external to the structure. The points are defined on the convex side of the curve. This curve, which is as 'artificial' as the first two, portrays a more appropriate relationship to external forces for the dwelling than the previous two.

The connection between the unit and the curve is direct. As unit numbers increase, the curve numbers decrease. The grouping of the units affects the form of the curve similar to Equus - Fourth Design. However in this example the curve shape is maintained and the density altered, rather than the density directly affecting the shape of the curve. I think its artificiality is retained in this method. It interests me that the form be something attempting to replicate or symbolize something absent, rather than exploring its own organic form.