EXP3 (2013) --- the mash up

Transition Spaces Create Movement

Movement is found in nature in every living organism. The fit and movements of our bodies within and around buildings are significantly effected by our haptic sense, by the tactile surfaces and edges we encounter. The use of the same elements or materials in a consecutive way suggests a smooth flow.Smooth surfaces invite close contact, while rough materials generate movement in wide radii around corners and more careful tentative movement through corridors. Changes of texture often signal special events and can trigger a slowing or quickening of one’s pace. Even static elements in architecture can suggest motion, as static elements could change with time and offer a sense of movement when exposed to elements such as wind, rain, or temperature.

Red: http://donnellday.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/architecture-principles-101-openness-vs-enclosure/

Blue: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07312008-110535/unrestricted/VeronicaEstremadoyro_ThesisBook_27August2008.pdf

Orange:  http://donnellday.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/architecture-principles-101-openness-vs-enclosure/