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Space

Architectural spatial definition.

Overview

Space, using structural elements, defines functional areas globally, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

  • Defines use, flow.
  • Open or enclosed volumes.
  • Functional aesthetic.

Notable Examples

  • Pantheon Interior (Italy, 126 CE).
  • Farnsworth House (USA, 1951).

Architectural Connections

  • Historical, Modern: All eras.
  • Residential, Civic: All typologies.
  • Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Core of architectural experience.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Spatial Planning (technique), Functionality (theory), Volume (element), Various Movements