DG 1110-3-112 May 1979
5-3 PRINCIPLES RELATED TO BASIC SPATIAL ORGANIZATION (cont'd)
b. ORGANIZE SPACES IN CONJUNCTION WITH PLANNED SEQUENCES OF VIEWING POSl-
TIONS. Each viewing position should be used to create a perceptual experience for participants as
they move through the spatial organization scheme. Such experiences can be created by: arranging
spaces to emphasize volumetric differences in heights, widths and lengths; through the use of focal
points established by light, form and color (including natural elements inside and out); and through the
use of decorative elements (color, texture, light and form) to establish visual rhythm and movement.
Sequences of viewing positions should always be coordinated with circulation flows even though they
may involve separate paths.
5-4 PRINCIPLES RELATED TO FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT.
a. ORGANIZE SPACES TO ESTABLISH WORKABLE ADJACENCY RELATIONSHIPS. Stu-
dents, visitors and staff must interact with one another, and some activities must be closely associated.
Generally, the greater the interaction of persons and activities, or flow of materials between one space
and another, the closer the spaces should be to each other.
b. ORGANIZE SPACES TO ESTABLISH A CONVENIENT CIRCULATION FLOW. Visitors and
students must be able to easily enter and exit the building and find the activities and staff provided.
Staff must also be able to readily perform the tasks required, moving the material and equipment
necessary to conduct instructional and other functions. Usually, spaces which generate heavy traffic
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should be located near to entrances, and those frequented by persons unfamiliar with the ACES
Center should be near the main entrance.
c. ORGANIZE SPACES SO THAT ALL PERSONS CAN BE EFFECTIVELY EVACUATED
DURING AN EMERGENCY. Space should be located, with respect to type and load of occupancy, to
minimize distance of travel to safe outside exits, o-r to protective construction zones.
d. ORGANIZE SPACES FOR FLEXIBILITY OF SPACE USE. Spaces should be organized so that
they may be combined, separated or slightly modified to enhance the versatility of the building and to
accommodate possible changes in ACES program functions. Space organization should allow for
changes in degree of privacy, from being open for visual control to being closed for privacy.
e. ORGANIZE SPACES TO SIMPLIFY VISUAL CONTROL. Spaces requiring surveillance and
control should be organized so that there is capability to supervise from a central viewing position or
positions. Capability to supervise entrance and exit traffic, use of toilets and equipment is an example.
f. ORGANIZE SPACES IN RELATION TO SOUND LEVEL COMPATIBILITY. Cluster spaces
which produce high noise levels so they can be more economically isolated or located remote from
quiet spaces. Separate noisy from quiet spaces with circulation, storage and toilet spaces where
possible.
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