arch413 - qualities of architectural space (plus space analysis matrix - term project)

ARCH 413 | Theory of Architectural Design IISlideshow developed by: Arch. Edeliza V. Macalandag, UAPBohol Island State University | College of Architecture & Engineering

Text from Ching, Francis D.K. Architecture: Form, Space and Order

Qualities of Architectural

Space

… Man imagines in the first place the space which surrounds him and not the physical objects... All static or mechanical dispositions, as well as the materialization of the spatial envelope, are only means for realizing an idea which is vaguely felt or clearly imagined in architectural creation…

… Architecture is art when the design of space clearly takes precedence over the design of the object. Spatial intention is the living soul of architectural creation….August Schmarsow

Qualities of Architectural Space

1. PROPORTION

2. SCALE

3. DEFINITION

4. DEGREE OF ENCLOSURE

5. LIGHT

6. VIEW

Q u a l i t i e s o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l S p a c e

The qualities of architectural space are much richer than what diagrams are able to portray.

The spatial qualities of form, proportion, scale, texture, light and sound ultimately depend on the properties of the enclosure of a space.

Our perception of these qualities is often a response to the combined effects of the properties encountered and is conditioned by culture, prior experiences, and personal interest or inclination.

Q u a l i t i e s o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l S p a c e

Properties of Enclosure Qualities of Space

SHAPE Form

SURFACE Color

EDGES Texture

Pattern

Sound

DIMENSIONS Proportion

Scale

CONFIGURATION Definition

OPENINGS Degree of Enclosure

View or outlook

Light

Q u a l i t i e s o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l S p a c e

Q u a l i t i e s o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l S p a c e

Wafra Living Complex, Kuwait, AGI Architects

Te r m P r o j e c t

Q u a l i t i e s o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l S p a c e

TABLE OF SPATIAL QUALITIES

Proportion FormColor Texture

Wall Floor Ceiling Wall Floor Ceiling

RM 1

RM2

RM3

Q u a l i t i e s o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l S p a c e

TABLE OF SPATIAL QUALITIES

Enclosure Light (Volume Ratio) View

RM 1

RM2

Q u a l i t i e s o f A r c h i t e c t u r a l S p a c e

ACCESSIBILITY ANALYSIS

Furniture Density Circulation Area

RM 1

Floor Area (m2)

Furn. Density (m2)

Free Space (m2)

RM2