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Unit to Whole : Architectural Design concept / Idea 

This concept is generally used in buildings which are designed as minimal monolithic forms. The most direct relationship between a unit and the whole occurs when the two are the same entity-when the unit is equal to the whole. For example, Cheop's pyramid comprised enormous quantities of stone blocks and claddlng pieces. Yet, the dominant perception of this building ts that of an identifiable entity.

1. Units equals to whole 
Direct relationship  between a unit and the whole. for example Pyramid of Cheops , Rufer house - adolf loos , house at weissenhof - le corbusier etc. 



2. Units contained in whole : 
In the relationship of units contained in the whole, the units are structural components, use-spaces, or blocks of use-spaces. The whole is the dominant image, with the units not expressed on the exterior. For example Christ
Church - Nicholas Hawksmoo,  Auditorium building-Louis sullivan , San Spirito - Filippo Brunelleschi etc.



3. Whole greater than sum of units
In this relationship, the whole incorporate more built form than that ascribed to the identified units.  for example Musgum Village , Assembly Building Chandigarh - Le Corbusier



4. Units can be adjoining : 
The most prevalent form of unit to whole relationship is the aggregation of units to create the whole. To aggregate units is to put the units In proximity with each other such that some relationship is perceived to exist. 
for example Florey Building -James Stirling, Unity Temple- Frank Llyod Wright



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