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Q U AL ITIES O F ARCH ITECTURA L SPA C E

The basic patterns of linear and planar elements that
define discrete volumes of space, and the varieties of
openings that serve to connect these spatial volumes
to one other and their context are presented on pages
158–59 and 161. The qualities of an architectural
space, however, are much richer than what the
diagrams are able to portray. The spatial qualities
of form, proportion, scale, texture, light, and sound
ultimately depend on the properties of the enclosure
of a space. Our perception of these qualities is often
a response to the combined effects of the properties
encountered and is conditioned by culture, prior
experiences, and personal interest or inclination.

Properties of Enclosure

• Shape

• Form

• Surface
• Edges

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• Dimensions

• Proportion
• Scale

• Configuration

• Definition

• Openings

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Qualities of Space

• Degree of Enclosure
• View or outlook
• Light

Color
Texture
Pattern
Sound