Chapter 4: Organization

Spatial Relationships: 

Space Within a Space

When a space is completely contained within the volume of a larger space.
This Cinderella carriage standing in the middle of this bedroom creates a separate space within the room. It makes the bed inside into it's own area for sleeping, keeping it semi-private from the rest of the room.

 

Adjacent Spaces

Two spaces right next to each other with space in between or sharing a border.
This living room and dining room are adjacent or next to each other. They are divided by a partial wall that forms a border between them.

Spaces Linked by a Common Space:

Two separate spaces connected by a a third middle space.
The bathroom shared between these two bedrooms is the common space that links them together. They are separate private spaces sharing a third space in the middle.

Spatial Organizations:

Centralized Organization

Dominant space surrounded by a number of secondary spaces.
On this old southern plantation, all of the outbuildings are centered around the main large house. Barns, living quarters, storage, and other things were all kept in separate buildings.

Linear Organization

Spaces repeating in a line formation.
These horse stalls are set up one after another in a long line down the side of the barn. This is the easiest way to make use of space and keep the horses organized and in their place.