The formation of architectural form is influenced by functional, economic, social, cultural, climatic, and environmental factors, along with construction and stability conditions. Stability is crucial in shaping form and ensuring durability against environmental factors, as it guarantees the structural integrity of architectural form. Thus, the role of structure in design and its impact on form warrants thorough investigation. Understanding the development of structural knowledge elucidates its historical relationship with architecture. While form is often seen as the manifestation of architecture, its creation is inherently linked to structure, with structural concepts and methods pivotal in generating form. This article examines the structural aspect of form, focusing on the system of load distribution, force behavior, and transmission methods. It questions how forces influence form formation. The descriptive and analytical research method aims to provide a novel perspective on the relationship between structure and architecture to enhance structural understanding among architectural engineers. By tracing the roots of structural knowledge and analyzing natural forms and force flows in materials and artificial forms, the study seeks to achieve a logical design process for form in the architectural context, considering complex structural concepts.

Keywords - Architectural Form, Structural Resistance, Natural Forms, Force Flow, Form Formation, Bending

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