Architectural Design Principles

  1. Principles of Spatial Organization
    1. Spatial Relationships
      1. Space within a Space
        1. Nested Spaces
          1. Hierarchical Relationships
          2. Interlocking Spaces
            1. Shared Boundaries
              1. Overlapping Volumes
              2. Adjacent Spaces
                1. Side-by-Side Arrangement
                  1. Transitional Elements
                  2. Spaces Linked by a Common Space
                    1. Central Halls
                      1. Connecting Corridors
                    2. Organizational Patterns
                      1. Centralized Organization
                        1. Central Core
                          1. Radiating Elements
                          2. Linear Organization
                            1. Sequential Spaces
                              1. Axial Arrangements
                              2. Radial Organization
                                1. Central Point with Radiating Paths
                                  1. Circular Arrangements
                                  2. Clustered Organization
                                    1. Flexible Arrangements
                                    2. Grid Organization
                                      1. Modular Grids
                                        1. Orthogonal Layouts

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                                    4. Principles of Circulation and Movement