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Design development: Internal windows
User circulation
One of the main reasons for creating The Art Rooms was
to help boost mental and physical well-being. As mentioned
previously, natural light is a factor in doing this. The
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internal windows looking out.
Precedent
Figure 43- Warsaw studio MFRMGR, Poland, cre-
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windows are incorporated into the design allowing
the intended user to be connected with the
external surroundings, both inside and outside the
building.
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green arrow shows the main vertical route and the yellow represents the horizontal movement
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Figures 40-42- Concept model photographs of internal windows [Primary source]
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Using internal windows and
glass features throughout the
interior can not only improve
well-being but can also help
to generate a greater sense of
space and freedom and provide
a seamless link between areas.
Unrestricted visibility allows
the user to experience different
parts of the building without
moving from one space.
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Figure 44- Perspective image of studio space with large internal windows [Primary source]
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