Study of TRANSITION

SPACE with reference to

Priyadarshini Institute of
Architecture and Design Studies
TENTH SEMESTER SEMINAR 2010-2011

Pratik parakh
SEMINAR GUIDE : Prof.Saneejv Raoot B.arch(id)
PIADS
AIM and OBJECTIVES:

- To understand various types and

elements of TRANSITION space.
- Study response and reaction to various
TRANSITION spaces.
- Study elements which would encourage
interaction in TRANSITION space.

SCOPES and LIMITATIONS:

- To carryout detailed analysis and study

of TRANSITION space in
institution(PIADS).
- Pscychological effect due to scale and
proportion,relation with built form.
 ANALYZING THE TRANSITION
SPACES WITH THE FOLLOWING
PARAMETERS

PURPOSE

REQUIREMENTS

ELEMENT DEFINING

SPATIAL
PERCEPTION
WHAT IS TRANSITION SPACES?

Transition space

Space Space

Outdoor Indoor

Transition space
-Buffer space
-Physical link
 WHY DO WE NEED TRANSITION SPACE ?

- To provide breathing space SPACE WITHIN SPACE

to user.

- Link or segregate two INTERLOCKING SPACES

activities similar or different.

- To create effective hault/rest ADJACENT SPACES

area.

- To disperse the crowd. SPACES LINKED BY

COMMON SPACES
 TYPLOGY OF TRANSITION SPACES

- ENTRANCE

- STAIRCASES

- CORRIDORS

- COURTYARDS

Covers apprx. 10 to 40% of total volume of

a building.
 CORRIDORS

PURPOSE -
To provide visual linkages.
To enable channelize movement of the crowd.
For interaction and temporary hault before entering into
any activity.

REQUIREMENTS-
Should be spacious and of adequate width.
Should be well organized.
Should be properly lit and ventilated.
Should be wide enough to allow free circulation.
Should have directional clarity.

ELEMENTS DEFINING-
Railing and parapet.
Openings.
Skylights.
 This type of
corridor gives
feeling of
This type of This type of
openness. This
corridor gives corridor does not
type of corridors
feeling of promote
acts as transition
closeness. interaction..
space from open
space to semi
open space.
Puntures on 2nd floor corridor,connects The pause points in the corridors acts
both the corridors visually. as a good interaction space.
 SPATIAL PERCEPTION

-Repetition of similar elements creates

monotonous effect.

-The corridors can be made interesting by

providing low height sitting.

-Corridors are interacting space before any activity.

-Corridors provides interacting linkages around the

structure.

-The peripheral corridors reduce the glare and solar

radiation, resulting in cooling in the interior spaces.
 STAIRS
PURPOSE-
To connect two different levels
Segregation of activities.
Elevating a building to create impact and
grandeur.
Can also be used as informal sitting space.

REQUIREMENTS-
Should be comfortable.
Should be well defined and highlighted.
Should be easily accessible.

ELEMENTS DEFINING-
Paving material.
Colors & textures.
Built forms .
Rest area .
 SPATIAL PERCEPTION

-Segregation of movement.

-Changes in levels makes it

interesting.

-Long steps with direct proportion

to scale of builtform provides
foreground to perceive the
structure.

-Long steps with enough depth is

used for relaxing and interaction.
 COURTYARDS

PURPOSE-
To provide visual transition
To provide light ventilation to the structure
Sometimes essential for hot and dry climate.
Can act as recreational space.

REQUIREMENTS-
Should have landscaped features.
Should have good visual linkages.

ELEMENTS DEFINING-
Landscape components.
Levels.
Skylights.
 Courtyard is easily accessible
from all sides

Both the Courtyards are visually

connected.

courtyard corridor courtyard

 SPATIAL PERCEPTION
``
-Courtyard is located within the builtspaces.

-Courtyard can be Openspace, Landscape area,

Waterbody and also it can be a gatheriing
space.

-It has been observed that student use

courtyard very oftenly because it is central
area and easily accessible.

-In case of courtyard height to width ratio

plays a important role.

-If Height is greater than Width it gives the

feeling of closeness .

- If Height is less than Width it gives the

feeling of openness.
 ENTRANCE

PURPOSE-
To create a welcoming approach .
Formal pre-entry
Prepare the user for upcoming activity
connecting exterior and interior.

REQUIREMENTS-
Should be well defined .
Should be semi-covered to create gradual
transition from exterior to interior.
Should be impressive, welcoming and attractive.

`
TYPES OF ENTRANCE

Flushed entrance

Projected entrance

Recessed entrance

Our campus has projected entrance

 SPATIAL PERCEPTION

The entrance is a semiopen space.

The porch helps in preparing minds of user

for a change of informal open space to formal
enclosed space.

The entrance directly opens into courtyard

which gives the feeling of openness.
SOME MORE EXAMPLES

Stage as a
transition space.

Semiopen space.
 CONCLUSION

Transition space play a important role in any built

enviornment. They are seen everywhere and are essential in
changing the state of mind of the users and prepare him for
the upcoming activity let the mind leave past activity
behind.
In Transition space scale and proportion play an important
role.
Orientation of a Transition space should always be
considered because climate plays a major role in Transition
space.
Transition spaces is considered very important by building
designers for reasons of aesthetics, health and comfort, and
as emergency exit routes in the event of fire.
 Hierarchy of transition space should always be
maintained.
The one of the most important functions of transition
spaces is sustainability in building design.
The importance of optimum energy consumption in
transitional spaces is also important in non-domestic
buildings, as these spaces do not generate income.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

FORM-SPACE AND ORDERS (D.K. CHING).

KOENISBERGER,NEUFERTS.
WWW.GOOGLE.COM