SPACE PLANNING CH 6 - The Project Flashcards
Spaces be analyzed according to what considerations?
1) Physical characteristics - open, enclosed, semi-enclosed spaces; large & small spaces
2) The way they are combined and placed - autonomous or connected; internal and perimeter
3) . The general function they perform - main, supporting, service, storage, circulation
4) Their degree of exposure - public, semi public, private
What four basic qualities do we strive for when beginning to plan interiors?
1) Simplicity - straightforward and clear, well-organized.
2) Cohesion - makes sense as a whole; avoid fragmentation;
3) Practicality -conducive to functions it houses; affords convenience and comfort; appropriate location of spaces; good circulation
4) . Efficiency - strive to avoid waste; shorter routes in circulation; don’t make rooms larger than they need to be; incorporate dual function spaces as much as possible. Do more with less.
What are some of the common circulation systems?
Linear - Loop Multiaxial Radial Grid Freeflowing
Who was the 20th century architect who first did away with the compartmentalized way of designing spaces?
Frank Lloyd Wright
What are some of the base building considerations when space planning a commercial facility?
1) distance from the core ( or public corridor) to the perimeter, known as depth of the space. Could be shallow or deep
2) Space of the vertical window mullions on the perimeter
3) dimensions of the structural bay (columns)
4) Specific condition of the perimeter (sill height, window header heights) which affects furniture placement and ceiling-to-perimeter-wall intersection.
Architect Louis Kahn described two different categories of spaces. What were they?
Served spaces - spaces where we live like living rooms, dining rooms
Servant spaces - spaces that house services like bathrooms, laundry rooms
Moore, Allen, & Lyndon described the servant and served spaces as what? What was their philosophy about these spaces? What are the four ways they said to combine rooms and their supporting spaces?
Machines (spaces that house machines or closets, stairs)
Rooms (areas served like living room, dining rooms.
They warned that “machine” rooms exist to “serve” and that they work best when they are coordinated properly and do not infringe on the more general purpose of rooms.
1) Forming rooms around machines.
2) . Putting the machines inside the rooms.
3) Putting the machines outside the rooms
4) Sandwiching the machines between the rooms
Describe a good circulation system.
Clear, flowing, and efficient;
Users understand how it works and how to get around it and use it to enjoy flowing trips from one destination to another.
The route to get from one place to another is short and direct rather than long.
It’s simple, not elaborate and confusing.
Economical use of space, not wasteful.
In what ways can the circulation route be a pleasant experience?
Use focal points Expansion and contraction of space Views to both exterior and interior Playfulness Surprises
What are 11 ways to enrich a corridor.
1) A panoramic (or Zen) view at the end
2) A sensual shape that guides movement
3) A vital space opening up to one side
4) An articulate main intersection
5) A cozy niche to step into
6) A side corridor with a pleasant focal point at the end
7) Rhythmic (or otherwise playful or interesting) articulation along a portion of the sidewalk
8) Playful articulation of room entrances or vestibules
9) An offset to provide relief from a long corridor
10) A lateral view along the way
11) A focal point at the end (artwork, niche, and so on)
A tool used by designers to explicitly communicate the features and benefits of their designs is what?
Annotated plan
What type of diagram can quickly show the essence of a design scheme?
Parti diagrams
This type of quick diagram can account for all areas in a general way with some detail.
Block/Circulation plan
