Organization

Spatial Relationships

 Spatial Relationship is the way two spaces interact with each other. The four ways space can interact with each other are Space within a Space, Interlocking Spaces, Adjacent Spaces and Spaces Linked by a Common Space.

   This image shows one building that is divided into different shops. The wall separating the two spaces is considered the common border between the Ajacent Spaces.

(Publix Shopping Center in Stone Mountain, GA)

Spaces Linked by a Common Space is another Spatial Relationship.

The bank has a main lobby area that connects the two ends, which

contains offices and other open areas.

(Wachovia Bank in Memorial Drive, GA)

Spatical Organization

Radial

Linear

Central

Spatial organization is the way structures are organized in a space. Five ways a space can be organized are Centralized Organization, Linear Organization, Radial Organization, Clustered Organization and Grid Organization. These types of spatial organization can be applied to interior design pertaining to the layout of furniture, tables, rugs, cabinets and other features found in a space.

This light is considered being organized radial. The

light has a central point that radiates outwards.

(IKEA in Atlanta, GA)

The shelving and containers on the shelves

are lined up in an organization known as

Linear Organization

(IKEA in Atlanta, GA)

(IKEA in Atlanta, GA)

This closet like storage has a design that is                                                

Centralized around a point.This type of                                                 

organization is referred as Centralized Organization