atom11:Research

Students need a nearby space of refuge to escape to when overwhelmed.
Some of the results of the survey are displayed below.
Our interpretation of these results is:
The site is already natural, yet it also has adequate open green space. Therefore, the site, as it stands, should be enough to satisfy a large number of students.

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.

Gathering vs. Isolation

Concave or "Sociopetal" spaces encourage gatherings based on their geometry.
The opposite is true for "Sociofugal" spaces.

Axes of Place

A space becomes a place as a factor of its
Stimuli
Safety
Identity

Stimulation

different conditions of feeling

Perception of Nearness

Distance as a human spatial indicator

Gathering in Practice

Encouraging Communication through employment
of sociopetal/sociofugal spaces.

Publicly / Private Space

Everyone needs privacy at some point.
Therefore, small private spaces should be provided
in any public space that hopes to be successful.

Centered Common Areas

Social space is a need of all groups.
By providing common areas near smaller alcoves.

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.

Intimacy Gradient

Space should be organized in relation to increasing privacy the deeper one progresses toward the center

Protection and View

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.

Vertical Intimacy Gradient

A reference project for the idea of an intimacy gradient.
The most public spaces are on the ground floor.
The second level is only for 2 people.
The third level just for one.