Spatial Organization

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION
 Space within a space

 Interlocking Space
 Adjacent space
 Spaces linked by a common space
Spatial Organizing Principle
Spatial Relationships
Space within a Space

A space may be contained within the volume of a larger space
 A large space can envelop and contain a smaller space within
its volume.
 Visual and spatial continuity between the two spaces can be

easily accommodated, but the smaller, contained space
depends on the larger, enveloping space for its relationship to
the exterior environment.
3-D field  In this type of spatial
relationship, the larger,
enveloping space serves as
a three-dimensional field for
the smaller space contained
within it
 For this concept to be

perceived, a clear
differentiation in size is
necessary between
the two space
Lose its impact
 If the contained space were
to increase in size, the larger
space would begin to lose its
impact as an enveloping
form.
 If the contained space continued
Compressed to grow, the residual space
around it would become too
compressed to serve as an
enveloping space.
 It would become instead merely

a thin layer
skin around the contained
space.
 The original notion would be

destroyed.
Clear differentiation in size Space were to increase in Space continued to grow, the
size, the larger space residual space around it
would begin to lose its would become too
impact compressed
 To endow itself with a higher attention-value, the
contained space may share the form of the enveloping
shape, but be oriented in a different manner.
 This would create a secondary grid and a set of dynamic,

residual spaces within the larger space.
Free standing volume
 The contained space may also differ in form from the

enveloping space in order to strengthen its image as a
freestanding volume.
 This contrast in form may indicate a functional difference

between the two spaces or the symbolic importance of
the contained space.
Glass House New
Canaan,Connecticut,1949
Philip Johnson
Glass House New
Canaan,Connecticut,1949,
Philip Johnson
Moore House, Orinda, California,1961,Charles Moore
Interlocking Spaces
 An interlocking spatial relationship results from the

overlapping of two spatial fields and the emergence of
a zone of shared space.
 When two spaces interlock their volumes in this manner,
each retains its identity and definition as a space.
 But the resulting configuration of the two interlocking spaces

is subject to a number of interpretations.
 The interlocking portion of the two volumes can be shared
equally by each space.
 The interlocking portion can merge with one of the
spaces and become an integral part of its volume.
 The interlocking portion can develop its own integrity as a
space that serves to link the two original spaces.
Piligrimage Church,Germany,
1744-72,Balthasar Neumann
Villa at Carthage,Tunisia,1928, Le Corbusier
St.Peter Church,Rome
(1506-1520)
Early Christian Architecture
The one-story space
flows into the larger
volume of which it is a
part and to the
outdoors
Spaces Linked by A Common Space
 Two spaces that are separated by distance can be linked or related to

each other by a third, intermediate, space.
 The visual and spatial relationship between the two spaces depends on
the nature of the third space with which they share a common bond.
 The intermediate space can differ in form and orientation from the two
spaces to express its linking function.
 The two spaces, as well as the intermediate space, can
be equivalent in size and shape and form a linear sequence of
spaces.
 The intermediate space can itself become linear in form to link two spaces
that are distant from each other.
Join a whole series of spaces that have no direct relationship to one another .
 The intermediate space can, if large enough, become the dominant space in
the relationship, and be capable of organizing a number of spaces about
itself.
 The form of the intermediate space can be residual in nature and be
determined solely by the forms and orientations of the two spaces being
linked.
One – half house (project),1966, John Hejduk
Palazzo
Piccoloomini,Pienza,Italy,
1460,Bernardo Rosselino
Adjacent Spaces
Adjacent Spaces
 Two spaces may abut each other or share a common border.

 Adjacency is the most common type of spatial relationship.
 It allows each space to be clearly defined and to respond, each in

its own way, to specific functional or symbolic requirements.
 The degree of visual and spatial continuity that occurs between two
adjacent spaces depends on the nature of the plane that both
separates and binds them together.
The separating plane may:
 Limit visual and physical access between two adjacent spaces, reinforce
the individuality of each space, and accommodate their differences.
The separating plane may:
 Appear as a freestanding plane in a single volume of space.

 Be defined with a row of columns that allows a high degree of visual and
spatial continuity between the two spaces.
 Be merely implied with a change in level or a contrast in surface material
or texture between the two spaces.
 This and the preceding two cases can also be read as single volumes of
space which are divided into two related zones.
Pavilion Design , Fischer Von
Erlach,17 th century
 The space in this building is

individualistic in size, shape, and
form.
 The walls that enclose them adapt
their forms to accommodate the
differences between adjacent
spaces.
Chiswick House,England 1729
Lord Burlington & William Kent
 The space in this building is individualistic in size, shape, and form.

 The walls that enclose them adapt their forms to accommodate the
differences between adjacent spaces.
Lawrence House, Sea Ranch, California 1966,Moore-Turnbull
Three spaces: the living ,fireplace ,and dining areas are defined by changes in floor level,
ceiling height , and quality of light and view rather than by wall planes
fireplace
Dining
Living
Main Level Plan
Three spaces—the living, fireplace, and dining areas—are defined by changes in floor
level, ceiling height, and quality of light and view, rather than by wall planes

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SPATIAL ORGANIZATION

 Space within a space

Space within a Space

 Visual and spatial continuity between the two spaces can be

 For this concept to be

 It would become instead merely

 The original notion would be

 This would create a secondary grid and a set of dynamic,

 The contained space may also differ in form from the

 This contrast in form may indicate a functional difference

 An interlocking spatial relationship results from the

 But the resulting configuration of the two interlocking spaces

 Two spaces that are separated by distance can be linked or related to

 Two spaces may abut each other or share a common border.

 It allows each space to be clearly defined and to respond, each in

 Appear as a freestanding plane in a single volume of space.

 The space in this building is

 The space in this building is individualistic in size, shape, and form.

Main Level Plan

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