Abstract
In the Postmodern era there are diverse forms of architecture, which is
also related to. structural and material technology that is developing
so rapidly. The method used is the analysis of architectural theories to
find the relationship between Function‐Form, whether:
1) The concept of Form follows Function;
2) The concept of Function follows Form;
3) The concept of Form and Function runs together.
The relation between the concept of Function and Form will result in the
meaning of the architectural work itself. The conclusion is: in
architectural design there is no exact rule whether the Function must
follow the Form, or Form must follow the Function, or Function and Form
run side by side, but the relationships between Function and Form merge
into a single method towards the expression of architectural Form, so
that this Function‐Form relationship will be interpreted by the observer
towards the expression of the architectural creation itself. The
findings in this study are to give architectural designers freedom
regarding the relationship between Function‐Form. However, the most
important thing from this relationship is that the meaning must be
reflected in the expression of the form that corresponds to the
relationship to be achieved. The benefit of this research is that
architectural students can know more deeply the relationship between the
Function‐Form that will be used in the design, and also for architect
practitioners in designing the building.