Architectural Dream

[Christine Whitney Sanchez]

Thank you to everyone who collectively dreamed  about the retreat center.
The Design Team met last week and my friend took all your great input into
that meeting with her.  When I hear anything more about the manifestation,
I'll share the news.

Christine
 
Christine Whitney Sanchez
KAIROS Alliance Inc.
2717 E. Mountain Sky Avenue
Phoenix, AZ  85048
480.759.0262
www.kairosalliance.com <http://www.kairosalliance.com> 

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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Eric
Lilius
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 10:41 AM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Re: Architectural Dream

Christine,

My wish list

A circular space with abundant indirect light Lots of alcoves for breakout
groups/or rooms close by for breakout.

A space where sound carries clearly but allows for small group discussions
that don't interfere with each other. Acoustic characteristics usually seem
to be a low priority (even in concert halls).

Whenever I think of design for human spaces, I turn to "A Pattern Language"
by Christopher Alexander et al.

See http://downlode.org/etext/patterns/ to get a sense of the breadth of the
content.

It's really a hypertext in the sense that once you start, one pattern refers
to other patterns.

This book usually in my bathroom collection but I do lend it to friends who
are thinking of building any kind of dwelling. I actually would give it to
anyone who makes decisions about human habitation from regional planning to
homebuilding.

Your friend probably knows of it. It's a book that we should all be handed
at birth.

Eric

Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote:

> I don't think this made it onto the list for some reason.  Thanks for 
> your co-creative input.
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> --
> *From:* Christine Whitney Sanchez 
> [mailto:christine at kairosalliance.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:16 PM
> *To:* OST Listserve
> *Subject:* Architectural Dream
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I have a friend who is working with a design group and architect to 
> bring up a state-of-the-art retreat center who asked me,  "If you were 
> designing a space where 75-80 could gather, what design features can 
> you imagine that would enhance an Open Space experience?"
> 
> I would love your input!  Thanks.
> 
> /Christine/
> //
> *Christine Whitney Sanchez*
> *KAIROS Alliance Inc.*
> 2717 E. Mountain Sky Avenue
> Phoenix, AZ  85048
> 480.759.0262
> www.kairosalliance.com <http://www.kairosalliance.com/>
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