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DEFINITION
Space in architecture is the volume of a structure and the parts of a building. The
area in between, which has no visible mass, is what we refer to
as space. Architecture occurs at the point where form and space come together.
When we move through space we will receive certain experiences. Space can
only be created with the use of form. Form is the mass, or grouping of materials,
used to give a building its shape. Space is one of the important elements in
architectural design, as space is continuously studied for its
usage. Architectural designs are created by carving space out of space, creating
space out of space, and designing spaces by dividing this space using various
tools, such as geometry, colors, and shapes. Space is one of the
most important considerations an architect must think about while designing a
building, because the sizes of rooms and hallways, the height of ceilings and the
ease of entering and exiting each living area must carefully match the function of
the building. The remaining area is called open space. In general Space includes
the background, foreground and middle ground, and refers to the distances or
area(s) around, between, and within things. There are two kinds of space:
negative space and positive space in term of perception. In term of practical use
space can be divided into public and private space.
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