Defining space with planes, project III, was fundamental to the understanding of the project IV concepts of integration of areas and its relationships like adjacent and minimum requirements to create a space. Some thoughts were applied differently, such as starting the project with “T” bases as foundations, instead of making it stronger, I also used it to define two adjacent spaces. On this project, the angles were allowed, so I used the “V” strategy to determine the triangle edge.
The radial organization of space combines elements of centralized and linear organizations. It composes by the foundation on the center (dominant central area) from several direct organizations extend in a radial manner (Architecture: Form, Space, & Order p 228).

Solid side shape interacts with its void creating negative spaces. The great room, kitchen, and private deck have its space form to dissolve the idea of symmetry, and according to the concept of sharing a characteristic shape, (p 234) and its fundament of clustered organization. It also agrees with the void idea as an opening to the kitchen space as transparency, look through to see beyond, and its private additive deck, lobby, bar, and eating area. Also, the Dock’s design is based on the negative space towards the bar deck and seating dock area, and expression of the movement of the waves. The corners define the meeting of two planes (p 87).

At the recreation area, the bigger pool overlaps a smaller one; creating an interlocking spacial relationship. The interlocking portion developed its integrity as a space that served to link the two primary areas. Those have its depressing base plane into the ground that utilizes the vertical surfaces of the lowered space to define a volume. The dimensions also give the perception of volume/depth of them. For example, the larger pool is assumed that it is more profound than, the smaller. The Playground area is linked to the roadside area by a shared space, which is the seating area. The intermediate space became linear to join a whole series of spaces without having a direct relationship with each other. On the Barbecue area, an opening appears to bypass the other. The opportunity diminishes the corner condition, weakens the definition of volume within a form, and emphasizes the planar qualities of the adjacent surfaces (p 87).

Portals and gateways have traditionally been means of orienting us to the path beyond and welcoming or guarding against our entry (p 256). Regardless of the form of the space inside of the structure of its enclosure, the entrance into space is best signified by establishing a real or implied plane perpendicular to the path of the approach (p 262). Passing through areas is part of the design when considering cutting through a fountain as the centralized roadside, the way creates patterns of rest and movement within it (p 306).

The circulation space is enclosed, forming a public galleria or private corridor that relates to the spades it links through entrances in a wall plane. Open on one side, building a balcony or gallery that provides visual and spatial continuity with the spaces it links (p 295). On project four, the great room has visible to the water and links to the kitchen and private deck. The deck has an overhead plane to define a volume of space between itself and the ground.

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Francis Ching, Architecture: Form, Space & Order, Chapter 5, Circulation: Movement Through Space