atom11:Research

Preliminary Research

Talk about survey and importance.

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"

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 Space

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 vs. Performance

different conditions of feeling

Human Perception of Nearness

Distance as a human spatial indicator

Gathering in Practice

Encouraging Communication through employment
of sociopetal/sociofugal spaces.

Psychological 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"

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.

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.