Architectural Dream

[Eric Lilius]

Christine,

My wish list
Lots of alcoves for breakout groups/or rooms close by for breakout.
or
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.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *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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Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honourably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

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because each has been sent
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