Architectural Dream

[Eric Lilius]

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.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *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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