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E L E VAT E D B A S E P L A N E

The degree to which spatial and visual continuity
is maintained between an elevated space and its
surroundings depends on the scale of the level
change.

1. The edge of the field is well-defined;
visual and spatial continuity is maintained;
physical access is easily accommodated.

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2. Visual continuity is maintained;
spatial continuity is interrupted;
physical access requires the use of stairs
or ramps.

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3. Visual and spatial continuity is interrupted;
the field of the elevated plane is isolated
from the ground or floor plane;
the elevated plane is transformed into a
sheltering element for the space below.

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