ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION In its exploration of the relationships between structure and building functionality this chapter begins by considering how structure located on the perimeter of a building maximizes spatial planning freedom. A common approach for achieving large structure-free floor areas is to locate primary structure either outside or just inside the building envelope. Next, structure is observed subdividing interior space; first, where the subdivided spaces accommodate similar functions and are perceived as being part of a larger space, and secondly, where structure separates different building functions, like circulation and gallery spaces, from each other. This leads on to a section that examines how structure’s physical presence, including its directional qualities, defines and enhances circulation. Finally, examples illustrate structure disrupting function, both deliberately and unintentionally.
