The operation of merging unifies multiple volumes into a single cohesive form through the intersection of their shared boundaries. When volumes overlap, their individual edges integrate at points of contact, creating a continuous geometry. The final form is determined by both the positioning of the original volumes and their areas of intersection. The result is a unified structure preserving key characteristics of its component parts.
When vertical compression is applied to the top surface of a volume, the force causes horizontal expansion. The downward pressure redistributes the mass outward, similar to a structural displacement. As the top plane moves downward, the volume's geometry expands laterally, increasing the surface area it occupies when viewed from above.
'Branch' generates a division of a single volume into multiple extensions, forming bifurcated or multi-directional geometries. Starting from a unified base, the volume splits into distinct arms or branches that radiate outward. The orientation and configuration of these extensions can vary, allowing for dynamic and divergent spatial arrangements while maintaining a connection to the original base form.
