1. Arrival

2. Domain

D1 – Public D2 – Private

3. Centers

C1 – Lobby C6 – Administrative spaces C2 – Exhibition space (permanent) C7 – Security dept. C3 – Exhibition space (temporary) C9 – Maintenance dept. C4 – Café C5 – Book/gift Shop

4. Nodes

Stairways/elevators Cross-circulation points

Out of project scope centers:

C10 – AuditoriumC11 – Art studiosC12 – Storage

SecurityCheck Lobby

Cafe

Retail

PublicEntrance and Exit

PermanentCollection

TemporaryCollections

Public spaces

Immediate adjacency

Convenient adjacency

Minor/possible relationship

Acoustical privacy

Private spaces

SecurityDept.

LoadingDock and Workshop

EmployeeEntrance

& Exit AdministrativeDept.

MaintenanceDept.

Legend

The axial path conveys surety and confidence, while reinforcing the symbolic content of the space. In its modern use, it represents ambiguity and plurality of meaning, as the perceiver can choose which part of the axial path to travel on first, second, etc.

The split path is a variant of the axial or linear path, but here the original path either diverges into two or more paths, or several paths come together into one. This path is more complex and accentuates the decision points along its sequence, but offers fewer choices for circulation.

Barrie, T. (1996). Spiritual path, sacred space. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.

Split/Axial Path

The radial path allows for circulation to radiate from a central point, where they act as “spokes of approach that radiate from the hub of the sacred place (p. 111).

Barrie, T. (1996). Spiritual path, sacred space. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.

Radial Path

The segmented path consists of a multidirectional series of connected paths, leading to a central space, with examples ranging from one or two turns, to a maze-like journey. This type of path infers the “rigors and trials” of the path to the sacred place, more than the other types, where a more obvious sense of path and passage exists, and also represents the journey to the unknown, through the segments of increasing interest/importance; the boundaries protect the “uninitiated” on the path to the sacred point (p. 147).

Barrie, T. (1996). Spiritual path, sacred space. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.

Segmented Path

The circumambulating path either surrounds the center, or forms the space itself. This ancient concept grew out of “archetypal devotion,” and is symbolic of a gradual and respectful approach; sometimes the center is never reached, as the paths encircle it completely (p. 125).

Barrie, T. (1996). Spiritual path, sacred space. Boston, MA: Shambhala Publications.

Circumambulating Path

The museum complex consists of:

1 - Contemporary Art Museum Scope of Work: Floors 1, 2, and 3: - 1st floor = 10,540 sq. ft. - 2nd floor = 10,540 sq. ft. - 3rd floor = 9,540 sq. ft. Total sq. ft. = 30,620 sq. ft.

2 – Art storage and art studios

3 – Children’s Art and Science Museum

4 - Auditorium

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