![]() ![]() A monumental or sacred space will feel more significant when placed at the end of a sequence of lesser spaces. A small bright space will feel taller and brighter if counterpointed by a low-ceilinged, softly lit space. The Entrance Our experience of an architectural space is strongly influenced by how we arrive in it. Negative spaces tend to promote movement rather than dwelling in place. Positive spaces are always preferred by people for lingering and social interaction. Positive and Negative We move through negative space and dwell in positive spaces. Positive space can be defined in an infinite number of ways by points, lines, planes, solid volumes, trees, building edges, columns, walls, sloped earth, and innumerable other elements. Solid-void theory A 3D space is considered a positive space if it has a defined shape and a sense of boundary or threshold between in and out. ![]() 101 Things I learned in Architecture School Matthew Frederick ![]()
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