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D IME NSIO NAL TRANSFO RMATIO N A sphere can be transformed into any number of ovoid or ellipsoidal forms by elongating it along an axis. A pyramid can be transformed by altering the dimensions of the base, modifying the height of the apex, or tilting the normally vertical axis. A cube can be transformed into similar prismatic forms by shortening or elongating its height, width, or depth. 52 / A R C H I TE C TU R E : F O R M , S PA C E , & O R D E R