Space+&+Scale

Space

Is an “empty” area surrounded and delimited by covertures like walls and ceiling. This place can be determinate by void, size scales and measures.

Measure is an important property to considerate in order to have a good proportion and logical uses of spaces. In private buildings, small scales will be better. On the other hand, public spaces will take more advantage of big spaces; we can assume that the scale will have a big influence over the perception of the space. For example, small spaces can make you fell confortable and secure. “By creating a space architects create a purpose”

Types of space:

Solid Spaces: It is generated by the physical and tangible reality of the objects.

Visual Spaces: It is a virtual space created by paintings. This kind of space isn’t real but makes the spectator fell part of it. This effect is generated thanks to uses of strong perspectives.

Scale

"Scale is the size relationship of two things or parts to the whole". There are 2 basic measuring tools. One is based on our experience with typical objects, such as bricks, rocks, doors, windows. The other is the human body itself. We then compare the typical objects to the human scale.

