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Within the field of Research by Design in Architecture, The Transformer Tower project represents a convergence of "plastic-symbolic content forms" with "technological content forms" through the integration of various fields of knowledge: philosophy, art, architecture, science, and technologies (structural, mechanical and electronic engineering). This research introduces a novel technology that incorporates kinetics, dynamic motions, and anthropomorphic bodily movements into architectural design, aiming to evaluate their advantages in terms of sustainability and aesthetic qualities. The Transformer Tower is an innovative example of kinetic architecture, utilizing basic rotational and translational movements. The project is originated from a series of hand-drawn conceptual sketches, exploring metaphorical images, which were subsequently translated into digital architectural designs. These designs facilitated diverse compositional combinations, utilizing 2D and 3D models, as well as digital animation, resulting in the exploration and visualization of numerous metamorphoses. The movements are applied to the façade envelope, slabs, interior walls, and rooftop. As a result, instead of a static building, with only one form, we create a dynamic iconic skyscraper with 1001 forms.