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​Space the Final Frontier

The Big Question................
What is it about a space that makes us in essence feel at home?
What are the thoughts and feel generate by spaces?
How can we change a space to meet our needs?

Atmosphere of Spaces

In architecture and spatial design, atmosphere refers to the sensorial qualities that a space emits. Atmosphere is an immediate form of physical perception, and is recognised through emotional sensibility. Architects and designers use the notion of atmosphere to argue that architecture and space is designed and built for people to use and experience.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_%28architecture_and_spatial_design%29
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Internal Spaces

Floors, wall and ceilings do more than mark of a simple quality of space.
their form, configuration and pattern of window and door openings imbue the defined space with certain special qualities
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Form – Colour – Texture – Pattern – Sounds –proportion – scale – definition- Degree of enclosure – view or outlook - light
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Proxemics

Proxemics is the study of the spatial requirements of humans and the effects of population density on behavior, communication, and social interaction.
  • Intimate distance for embracing, touching or whispering
    • Close phase – less than 6 inches (15 cm)
    • Far phase – 6 to 18 inches (15 to 46 cm)
  • Personal distance for interactions among good friends or family
    • Close phase – 1.5 to 2.5 feet (46 to 76 cm)
    • Far phase – 2.5 to 4 feet (76 to 122 cm)
  • Social distance for interactions among acquaintances
    • Close phase – 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 m)
    • Far phase – 7 to 12 feet (2.1 to 3.7 m)
  • Public distance used for public speaking
    • Close phase – 12 to 25 feet (3.7 to 7.6 m)
    • Far phase – 25 feet (7.6 m) or more.
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