GEOMETRIC PATTERNS AS A FORM-GENERATING PRINCIPLE IN ARCHITECTURE

This article explores geometric patterns as a fundamental form-generating and meaning-bearing principle in architecture. Rather than viewing ornament as superficial decoration, the study interprets geometry as a structural and conceptual system that shapes spatial organization, proportion, and aesthetic expression. Special attention is given to the architectural heritage of Central Asia, where intricate polygonal networks, star configurations, and interlacing compositions became central to artistic identity. Through selected historical examples, the paper demonstrates how geometric order reflects cosmological ideas, intellectual traditions, and the search for harmony between structure and symbolism.