SPACE PLANNiNG

Fantin, Sheba Marie O., asc, uapsa-upmin

What is a Space?
 SPACE

The three-dimensional field in which

objects and events occur and have relative
position and direction especially a portion of
that field set apart for a particular purpose.
• -Francis D.K. Ching,
• A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
What is a Planning?
 PLANNING

-a scheme, program, or method worked

out beforehand for the accomplishment of an
objective

-a proposed or tentative project or course

of action
 SPACE PLANNING

-A term used to refer to the analysis and

design of spatial and occupancy requirements,
including, but not limited to, space layouts.
What is a Spatial Relationship?
SPATIAL RELATIONSHIP

-It is a connection and/or relation

between spaces.
Four Classifications of Spatial Relationships:

• A space within a space

• Interlocking spaces
• Adjacent spaces
• Spaces linked by a common space
Four Classifications of Spatial Relationships:

• A space within a space

–A space may be contained within the
volume of a larger space.
• Interlocking spaces
• Adjacent spaces
• Spaces linked by a common space
Four Classifications of Spatial Relationships:

• A space within a space

• Interlocking spaces
–The field of a space may overlap the volume
of another space
• Adjacent spaces
• Spaces linked by a common space
Four Classifications of Spatial Relationships:

• A space within a space

• Interlocking spaces
• Adjacent spaces
–Two spaces may abut each other or share a
common border
• Spaces linked by a common space
Four Classifications of Spatial Relationships:

• A space within a space

• Interlocking spaces
• Adjacent spaces
• Spaces linked by a common space
–Two spaces that are separated by distance
can be linked or related to each other by a
third, intermediate space
Factors Affecting Space Planning:

• Adjacency
• Circulation
• Size
• Means of Access
• Climate
Characteristics of a good Space Planning:

• It promotes good circulation.

• It enhances familiarity with the place.
• It leads us to places faster.
• It provides adequate provisions for
people who have different needs.
Space Planning Tools:

• Bubble Diagram
• Proximity Matrix
Creating a Bubble Diagram

DESIGN PROBLEM:
Given an area of 6m by 7m (42
sq.m.), design a mall retail space.
Creating a Bubble Diagram

1. Identify the spaces that you need to

have in a building or establishment.
SPACES -display area
-cashier’s counter
NEEDED:
-fitting room
-mannequin display area
-storage room
Creating a Bubble Diagram

2. Enclose them in bubbles.

Creating a Bubble Diagram
Creating a Bubble Diagram

3. Adjust their sizes in proportion to

each other.
Creating a Bubble Diagram
Creating a Bubble Diagram

4. Arrange them according to which

bubbles should they be near or far
away from each other.
Creating a Bubble Diagram
Transition to Floor Plan

• Think of a configuration of spaces

that would fit in the allotted area/lot
Transition to Floor Plan

• Provide a means of circulation

Transition to Floor Plan

• Add details
 Activity
• Given an area of 6m by 7m (42sqm)
space, design your DREAM BEDROOM.

SPACES -toilet & bath

NEEDED: -Bed space
-closet space
-balcony
- Any desired spaces you wish to
add