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

Directory

Elements Registry, Architecture Hub, History