This study investigates the fundamental relationships between block, plane, void, and ground as primary structural elements.
The block defines mass and weight.
The plane establishes surface and division.
The void introduces absence, allowing space to exist within the structure.
The ground functions as support, anchoring all elements in place.
The elements are placed deliberately, not composed for aesthetic effect.
Balance is achieved through relationship rather than symmetry.
The structure remains quiet and controlled.
There is no narrative and no emotional content.
The focus is on presence, stability, and spatial clarity.
The plane operates as a dividing element between the blocks, while the void opens and activates the surrounding space.
Each component exists in relation to the others, forming a coherent system.
The structure is reduced to its essentials: two blocks, one plane, two voids, and a ground.
Nothing is added beyond what is necessary.
This work is not concerned with representation or symbolism.
It is a geometric study of how form, space, and support interact through simple, controlled relationships.
Pieter Lategan
1 April 2026
South Africa
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