10 | Planes

Planes are two-dimensional shapes that can be used to generate threedimensional volumes. Planes can be manipulated to define form and space. The three main types of planes architects implement are the base plane, the wall plane, and the overhead plane.

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Dowel Model & Planes: The planes add clarity to dowel model, making the length, width, and height more intelligible. Without them, the delicate gridded dowels are difficult to spatially discern.

Continuous Plane Model: The continous plane illustrates how planes can be manipulated through slicing and folding actions to create space. In the model, solid and void, as well as recession and projection, work in tandem to create an interesting form and to give the perception of mass. Continuous Plane Study Models: The models provide a simple illustration of how architects use the base plane, the wall plane, and the overhead plane to

generate space.

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