Rhythm, Unity, and Character

In unity, shapes and sizes of elements are shown after the other.

• Alternation

• Accent

• Repetition

Forms and spaces especially placed to call attention to themselves as being the important elements in composition.

• Strategic Location

• Unique Building

• Exceptional Size

Influence of traditional types.

• Association

• Function

• Personality

This occurs if equally spaced windows are introduced on the unbroken wall, then regular repetition is present.

• Alternation

• Accented Rhythm

• Unaccented Rhythm

To be unique, forms and spaces are visually dominant, and different from that of the other elements in the composition.

• Accented Rhythm

• Unique in Shape

• Exceptional Size

Human quality or emotional appeal.

• Function

• Association

• Personality

Deals with motifs of more than one member, or same size and same energy.

• Repetition

• Accented Rhythm

• Unaccented Rhythm

If the openings or details are arranged in such a manner that some are more important than the others.

• Unique Building

• Accented Rhythm

• Unaccented Rhythm

To give an emphasis or interest in unity.

• Unique Building

• Exceptional Size

• Accent

This reflects the degree of importance, the functional and symbolic roles they play in the organized design.

• Unique in Shape

• Unique Building

• Exceptional in Size