

The entrance to the Hansol Museum designed by Tadao Ando adorns a linear pathway with water on both sides.

It is primarily a straight path which then gets intersected and segmented based on the need – linear, curvilinear, segmented, branched, loop, etc. Casa Arm, designed by OOIIO Architecture, an illusioned masterpiece looks like it has been cut in half. The exterior space is taken further into the building by creating a depression into the entrance. The Maricopa Campus of the Central Arizona College flaunts its bold geometric projected entryway. (ii) ProjectedĬreates a bolder statement by projecting the entrance to create a transitional space between the exterior and interior. Casa Meztitla designed by the firm EDAA highlights this stunning flush entrance that transforms and blends into the façade. Surface continuity of the wall is maintained by creating the door thickness equal to that of the wall. Wall opening can be broadly divided into three types: (i) Flush By penetrating a vertical plane wall, an entrance is created. Most times, punching a hole in the wall is enough to create an entrance. The simple change in level defines the entrance portico of this residence by Ramon Esteve Estudio. Change in LevelĪ change in height of the plane can establish the idea of entrance into a different space. The Liberty Square in Taipei is a stunning example of an implied plane where they’ve neither compromised the entrance design or the view of the building itself. When you don’t want the entrance to obstruct the view of the building, a symbolic representation of an entrance can be made. The David and Gladys Wright House, built by Frank Lloyd Wright, makes the user go through a revolution to reach the building entrance. Highlights the three dimensional form of the building by making the user go around the building before they reach the entrance. The glass house, designed by Philip Johnson invites the user to explore the surrounding environment before reaching the building entrance.

FrontalĪ simple and straight path that directly leads to the entrance of the building. It’s the path you take to reach the building.

