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We interpret the following ideas or theories as relevant to the experience of intimacy.
A discussion on the significance of this research will follow in Phase II.
Phenomenological Contributors
"...continued search for a concrete understanding of the environment...The concept of existential space is devided in the complementary terms "space" and "character", in accordance with the basic psychic functions "orientation" and "identification"...."Thing, order, character, light and time are the basic categories of concrete natural understanding."
by Christian Norberg-Schulz, "Genius Loci Towards a phenomenology of architecture"
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Sense of Space
The senses operate at different distances from the body
An understanding of this principle is critical to any
proposal dealing with intimacy.
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Sense of Space
three condictions of a space definding.
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Border Condition 1
Distance as a scale for human behaviour
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Border Condition 1
socialbehaviour
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Border Condition 1
different conditions of feeling
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Border Condition 1
borders
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Psychological Contributors
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Publicly Accessible Private Space
Everyone needs privacy at some point.
Therefore, small private spaces should be
provided in any public space that hopes
to be successful.
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Centered Common Areas
Social space is a need of all groups.
By providing common areas near
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Entrance Room
The threshold is a powerful communcation tool.
The act of entering and exiting a not the same,
thus should each be treated with respect.
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Intimacy Gradient
Space should be organized in relation to increasing
privacy the deeper one progresses toward the center
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Hierarchy of Open Space
Provide protection to the rear and
a view to a larger open space. This
will encourage gatherings and it disarms
the natural human fear of being surprised.
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Passillion (link is in French)
Based on the theme of passion, this poetic project attempts to address the meeting, marriage and separation of a French art teacher (the client) and her late husband. The follie, as the function describes, is located on the client’s property in Giverny, France. Situated in the woods but overlooking an expansive hay field, the project responds to certain conditions of intimacy that are embedded in our subconscious.
This one small project actually embodies many examples from Alexander’s Pattern Language, including: [vertical] intimacy gradient, entrance room, a room of one’s own, and hierarchy of open space (referring to the siting).
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Chareau's Maison de Verre blurs the boundary between private residence and doctor's office
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