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ARC101 Theory of Architecture - SRM University

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Hemisphere<br />

•A sphere cut horizontally in half.<br />

•The cut portion forms an edge , ciruclar in<br />

plan.<br />

•The dome and edge portion gives the<br />

visual character.<br />

Visual effect<br />

•Diffuse quality in the sphere , but<br />

continuity is terminated at rim.<br />

Emotional effect<br />

•A sense <strong>of</strong> circular movement set up by the<br />

rim.<br />

•While sphere leads to disorientation<br />

hemisphere leads to circular movement.

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