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I design to generate spatially inclusive, innovative, and

adaptive spaces intended for the evolving physical,

social, spatial and psychological needs of society.

In his 1937 paper, The New (Aureli and Tattara 2011). Following

Architecture and The Bauhaus, this conceptual design framework,
Walter Gropius suggested, enables creation of spaces where
design that used repeating inhabitants can effectively navigate

typical forms, aligned to stages and interpret the space within in a
of manufacturing, could enhance dynamic and evolving environment

‘civic dignity and coherence’ - through the constant of standard
that enabled users, teaching or typical features. These features
them how to inhabit and simultaneously signify past, present and

interact with the space (Lathouri, future purpose (Lathouri, 2011). Spatial
2011). The ability for design to planning and defining typologies within
affect human interaction within a a scheme creates efficiency, whilst

space is heightened by inserting enabling a cohesive understanding of
repetition of typological the overall project.
responses to the needs of a This is central to how I design spaces.

space, its user and the client By clearly defining where requirements
brief (Aureli and Tattara, 2011). and functions will be be located,

This is aligned to Kevin Lynch’s then analysing again considering the
Elements of a City, that outlines elements of a city, one can create a
five key elements used to define more logical unity to the overall design.

and simplify a space; paths, //
nodes, landmarks, edges and

districts (Lynch, 1960).

Type links form and purpose,
general principles and function, 15

or the intention for the space fig 3./ kevin lynch/ elements of a city diagram.//
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