Chapter 5- Circulation

Building Entrance

A building entrance is how a building is entered.

The images above show a subtractive or depressed entry can give the user shelter.

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Chapter 5- Circulation

Building Approach

A building approach is how one goes about way finding an entrance to a building.

The images above show how the Pantheon has a central approach. The entrance is located parallel to implied planes.

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Chapter 4- Organization

Spatial Organizations: Linear Organization

Linear organization is a type of spatial organization that is arranged in a line. the line can be straight or curved. Linear organization directs flow forward.

The image above is a galley kitchen. it is long and linear. the eye travels right across the linear countertops to the back of the space.

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Chapter 4- Organization

Spatial Organizations: Grid Organization

Grid organization is when elements in a space are arranges into even rows and columns.

The image above shows how desks in a classroom can be arranged in a grid. this also directs traffic circulation around the desks.

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Chapter 4- Organization

Spatial Relationships: Spaces Linked by a Common Space

Spaces can be linked by a common space. The linking space can be linear, an independent form, an irregular form, opposing or dominant form.

The image above shows a linear linking space.

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Chapter 4- Organization

Spatial Relationships: Adjacent Spaces

Adjacent spaces are two spaces that are back to back. They can have access to each other or not.

The image above show a space that is visually separated by a partition wall.

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Chapter 4- Organization

Spatial Relationships: Interlocking Spaces

Interlocking Space is a type of spatial relationship that links two spaces. This is achieved by a common space.

The images above show how a garage entry may link a garage and a house.

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