Curved Forms

Organic architectural shapes.

Overview

Curved forms, using concrete or steel, create fluid, organic shapes in buildings, 20th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• Smooth, flowing lines.
• Structural flexibility.
• Modern aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Sydney Opera House (Australia, 1973).
• Guggenheim Bilbao (Spain, 1997).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th–21st century.
• Civic, Cultural: Various typologies.
• Contemporary Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enables dynamic, expressive designs.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Fluidity (theory), Structure (element), Contemporary (movement)