1. A street — a long, narrow passageway bordered by vertical elements which facilitates movement and connection
2. A place for congregation — a large, open space with a central element which draws attention and focus
3. A place for isolation — a small, enclosed, and dark space that enhances feelings of solitude
4. A place for the sacred — a place to honor, remember and pray; adorned with meaningful ornamentation
5. A place for the profane — a private, secret, and luxurious place to sin and entertain
6. A place for commerce — a combination of open spaces, networks of passageways, and individual units (all public)
7. A place for learning — a space which can accommodate various styles of learning, from quiet concentration to group collaboration
8. A place for living — where one can be comfortable and “at home”; has variation of spaces to either be alone or with others
9. A place for exhibition — a space that encourages appreciation and understanding of the material on display
10. A place for contemplation — a private, but not necessarily isolated, place to inspire visitors through form and nature
10 Diagrams
1. A street, inspired by the Shanghai Greenland Center: curved, connecting element that is carved out between vertical elements (like a river that forms a canyon)
2. A place for congregation, inspired by the Odeon of Herodes Atticus: “bowl-like, radial form which is carved out and forces togetherness; has a central “stage”/space/object
3. A place for isolation, inspired by the Chapel in Valleacerón: simple, dense, geometric form with an opening for light while the rest of the structure is enclosed and confined; isolated from other structures
4. A place for the sacred, inspired by the Jewish Museum: openings for light in the ceiling above void spaces which hold sacred objects; form of the building is meaningful in itself
5. A place for the profane, inspired by the Stahl House: physically removed from other buildings but overlooks a view; overhang and glass are key elements
6. A place for commerce, inspired by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II: large sections of enclosed, individual “store” units connected by an encompassing ceiling
7. A place for learning, inspired by the Phillips Exeter Academy Library: large public/open form in the center which goes from floor to ceiling, surrounded by enclosed/private spaces
8. A place for living, inspired by 8 Tallet: vertical, dynamic building shape with individual living units and open public space in the center; maximizes light and views for each unit
9. A place for exhibition, inspired by the Adriana Varejão Gallery: exterior is mysterious and does not reveal what is inside; viewers see exhibits one room at a time and are forced to take one path
10. A place for contemplation, inspired by Therme Vals: water and views of nature are peaceful and help to provoke deep thought and make the visitor one with the environment; the interior is relatively confined but with pockets of views to the outside world
