Ch. 4: L'ORGANIZATION

   Adjacent Spaces:

Having two spaces adjacent to one another is an example of spatial organization. It consists in separating two rooms or areas with a structural element such as a wall.  It is an effective way to create privacy or facilitate circulation. It is also possible to separate spaces without giving a feeling of closure – for example the use of columns, fragments of walls or even a change of level can be used to create separation while keeping a strong connection between spaces.

    

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    Interlocking Spaces:
By interlocking two spaces we create a new shared area that can become very useful in the world of design. It is a way to keep a strong connection between two different spaces by creating a smooth transition. It is also an ingenious way to make good use of space while keeping a strong aesthetic. In small rooms for example, the staircase can also become a bookshelf or even a desk. 

    

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    Centralized Organization: 

Centralized organization can be defined by a central space that provides organization to secondary spaces around it. It means that a concentrated dominant object acts as a unifying agent for smaller objects around it. It can create a radial, looped or spiral circulation. 

    

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    Linear Organization:

This spatial organization is created by a linear connection between spaces. It is a series of related elements connected through repetition and appears directional. It forces circulation by leading us to a define area or dominating space/form. It can also be used to carry the eye in a horizontal manner, thus creating a focal point.

    

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   Grid Organization: 

A grid organization establishes order through repetitive and regularized patterns. The module is the object or form which creates this pattern through its duplication. This process creates a constant field which provides an ordering frame of reference. There are an infinite number of grid forms since their characteristics can easily vary - size, number of divisions, etc.