SPACE DEFINING BUILDINGS

SPACE
DEFINING
BUILDINGS
ANDREA PATRICE A. CAMPO

BSAR 5A
1 CATEGORIES
OF BUILDINGS
FORMS 5 LIFE BETWEEN
BUILDINGS
ADVANTAGES OF
2 MIXED-USED
BUILDINGS 6
CONSIDERATIONS IN
DEVELOPING PUBLIC
SPACES BASED ON
NEEDS
OVERVIEW
3 COMBINING
FORMS
4 RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS
AND OPEN SPACES
INTRODUCTION
SPACE
CREATE A SENSE
CREATE A SENSE CONTROL THE
OF HIERARCHY TO
OF FLOW AND AMOUNT OF LIGHT
SEPARATE PUBLIC
MOVEMENT AND AIR THAT
AND PRIVATE
(FUNCTION) WITHIN ENTERS
AREAS
A BUILDING
INTRODUCTION
SPACE FORM
COMPLIMENTARY
FOR
FUNCTION
FOLLOWS
INTRODUCTION
SPACE FORM
COMPLIMENTARY
FOR
FUNCTION
FOLLOWS
INTRODUCTION
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
ACTIVE MOBILITY
SOCIAL INTERACTION
INTRODUCTION
Various methods are

organized into
categories depending
on how buildings are
configured and
spatially organized.
INTRODUCTION
Various methods are

organized into
categories depending
on how buildings are
configured and
spatially organized.
1 CATEGORIES OF
BUILDINGS FORMS 5 LIFE BETWEEN
BUILDINGS
CONSIDERATIONS IN
2 ADVANTAGES OF
MIXED-USED
BUILDINGS 6 DEVELOPING PUBLIC
SPACES BASED ON
NEEDS
3 COMBINING
FORMS
4 RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS
AND OPEN SPACES
Markthal (Market Hall) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Sustainable urban development needs to promote mixed land uses and

locate amenities in an efficient, purposeful, and innovative way.
CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

Sustainable urban development needs to promote mixed land uses and

locate amenities in an efficient, purposeful, and innovative way.

There are a variety of

building typologies and
arrangements of in-
between spaces that can
meet the same built
density level.

This means that very
different building sizes
and layouts can meet the
same density
requirements.

CONSIDERATIONS
Each block’s Each level should

configuration offers Instead of stacking, be optimized and
a different buildings should be used for its best
collection of layered purpose and
services and potential
amenities

EACH BLOCK’S CONFIGURATION OFFERS A
DIFFERENT COLLECTION OF SERVICES AND
AMENITIES
Each block's configuration means that the way

buildings and spaces are arranged in a neighborhood
determines what services and amenities are available.
CONSIDERATIONS CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

INSTEAD OF STACKING, BUILDINGS SHOULD
BE LAYERED
The layering of building

use across storeys is a
characteristic seen in
many sustainable
neighborhoods. This
notes the tendency of
sustainable cities to
move towards innovation
and simultaneously shift
back to the historical
urban configurations
when land uses were
mixed.

EACH LEVEL SHOULD BE OPTIMIZED AND
USED FOR ITS BEST PURPOSE AND POTENTIAL
The number of open spaces on each level, along with strategically

positioned entrances and exits from the streets, should align with
the intended function of each level to maximize its potential.

1 CATEGORIES OF
BUILDINGS
CONSIDERATIONS IN
2 ADVANTAGES OF
MIXED-USED
SPACES BASED ON
NEEDS
3 COMBINING
FORMS
4 RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS
AND OPEN SPACES
2 ADVANTAGES OF MIXED-USE BUILDINGS THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS VIBRANT AND
FULL OF CHARACTER
Having a space where there is both commercial and
residential activity ensures that it is vibrant and full of
character for a greater portion of the day. A community
should offer different but complementary uses
ADVANTAGES OF throughout the day.
MIXED-USE
BUILDINGS IN
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
In mixed-use neighborhoods, diverse activities and

people day and night increase natural surveillance,
deterring potential criminals.
FULL OF CHARACTER
MIXED-USE
BUILDINGS IN MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOODS NOT
ONLY KEEP AREAS BUSY AND LIVELY
SUSTAINABLE CITIES BUT ALSO REDUCE VACANT SPACES.
Mixing activities like living, working, and socializing in
one area boosts foot traffic, supporting local businesses
and reducing vacancies.
FULL OF CHARACTER
MIXED-USE
BUILDINGS IN MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOODS NOT
ONLY KEEP AREAS BUSY AND LIVELY
SUSTAINABLE CITIES BUT ALSO REDUCE VACANT SPACES.
Mixing activities like living, working, and socializing in
one area boosts foot traffic, supporting local businesses
and reducing vacancies.
MIXED-USE AREAS CAN ALSO LEAD TO

A REDUCED CRIME RATE, CREATING
SAFER SPACES FOR RESIDENTS
In mixed-use neighborhoods, diverse activities and
people day and night increase natural surveillance,
deterring potential criminals.
2 ADVANTAGES OF MIXED-USE BUILDINGS MINIMIZE TRAVEL TIME
In mixed-use neighborhoods, residents have easier
access to various amenities, services, and employment
opportunities close to their homes. This proximity
minimizes the need for long commutes, reducing travel
ADVANTAGES OF time and associated transportation costs.
MIXED-USE
BUILDINGS IN
INCREASE ACTIVE MOBILITY
SUSTAINABLE CITIES Mixed-use neighborhoods encourage active mobility by
providing residents with easy access to a variety of
destinations within walking or biking distance.
MAXIMIZE PROXIMITY TO SERVICES

Close proximity of essential amenities like schools,
libraries, or town halls to residential and work areas
enhances convenience, quality of life, social interaction,
active living, and economic vitality in the community.
1 CATEGORIES OF
BUILDINGS
CONSIDERATIONS IN
2 ADVANTAGES OF
MIXED-USED
SPACES BASED ON
NEEDS
3 COMBINING
FORMS
4 RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS
AND OPEN SPACES
3 COMBINING FORMS
COMBINING
FORMS
To create a
“Complete Place” in a
neighborhood, it is
important to assess
the different buildings
about one another.
3 COMBINING FORMS
FORMS OF A COMPLETE PLACE
When organizing buildings, enclosed spaces like large squares or small courtyards are formed.
Certain buildings are designed with an internal courtyard or semi-enclosed area between
them.
3 COMBINING FORMS
FORMS OF A COMPLETE PLACE
When organizing buildings, enclosed spaces like large squares or small courtyards are formed.
Certain buildings are designed with an internal courtyard or semi-enclosed area between
them.
3 COMBINING FORMS
Adding a courtyard further

contributes to the idea of
creating a complete space,
one within which all living
and social needs are met
through the creation of
spaces that allow for
different forms of social
interaction.
3 COMBINING FORMS
Adding a courtyard further

contributes to the idea of
creating a complete space,
one within which all living
and social needs are met
through the creation of
spaces that allow for
different forms of social
interaction.
3 COMBINING FORMS
3 COMBINING FORMS
1 CATEGORIES OF
BUILDINGS
CONSIDERATIONS IN
2 ADVANTAGES OF
MIXED-USED
SPACES BASED ON
NEEDS
3 COMBINING
FORMS
4 RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS
AND OPEN SPACES
4 RELATION BETWEEN BUILDING’S FORMS AND OPEN SPACES
Buildings set the frame for

RELATION BETWEEN public space: outdoor areas
BUILDING’S FORMS AND are vital to urban life and
OPEN SPACES key to any successful urban
development. The layout of
buildings will determine the
size of these public outdoor
areas, the shelter they
provide, and the light they
let in—setting the space for
subsequent landscaping
and design.
RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS AND The character of open
OPEN SPACES spaces, to a large extent, is
dictated by the building
masses surrounding them.
The character of the
building masses can get
enhanced or subdued by
the open spaces.
RELATION BETWEEN
the open spaces.
RELATION BETWEEN
the open spaces.
1 CATEGORIES OF
BUILDINGS
CONSIDERATIONS IN
2 ADVANTAGES OF
MIXED-USED
SPACES BASED ON
NEEDS
3 COMBINING
FORMS
4 RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS
AND OPEN SPACES
5 LIFE BETWEEN BUILDINGS
JAN GEHL This classic text explains

Architect and the mportance of designing
Retired Professor
urban public space with
in Urban Design
the fundamental desires of
people as guiding
principles.
The life between buildings

is at the heart of a sense of
community.
JAN GEHL
The quality of public spaces, encompassing infrastructure,

design, and natural elements, significantly influences the
level of investment individuals commit to their physical
community or neighborhood.
First life, then

spaces, then
buildings -- the
other way around
never works.
-Jan Gehl
1 CATEGORIES OF
BUILDINGS
CONSIDERATIONS IN
2 ADVANTAGES OF
MIXED-USED
SPACES BASED ON
NEEDS
3 COMBINING
FORMS
4 RELATION BETWEEN
BUILDING’S FORMS
AND OPEN SPACES
6 Considerations in developing public spaces based on needs
The creation of a sense of place in the

community outlines the considerations
needed to develop these public spaces
so that they cater to different needs.
1
GENERATIONAL CONSIDERATION
Younger members of the community will
require facilities such as parks, play
structures, and recreational areas, and
older members of the community will
appreciate social spaces such as cafes,
restaurants, or quiet benches.
2
ACCESSIBILITY CONSIDERATION
Accessibility must be ensured to cater to
the needs of all community members, be
it physically through ramps and elevators
3
ECONOMICAL CONSIDERATION
Removing any financial barriers so that
public spaces can be enjoyed by anyone
regardless of age, income, or physical
ability.
SPACE
DEFINING
BUILDINGS
By diversifying building use,
organizing forms, and making
use of open spaces for
different activities, planners
can create spaces that define
buildings that are more
environmentally,
economically, and socially
sustainable.
SPACE DEFINING BUILDINGS
Thank you!
Andrea Patrice A. Campo

BSAR 5A

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SPACE

ANDREA PATRICE A. CAMPO

Various methods are

Various methods are

Sustainable urban development needs to promote mixed land uses and

CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

Sustainable urban development needs to promote mixed land uses and

CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

There are a variety of

CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

Each block’s Each level should

CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

Each block's configuration means that the way

CONSIDERATIONS CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

The layering of building

CONSIDERATIONS CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

The number of open spaces on each level, along with strategically

CONSIDERATIONS CATEGORIES OF BUILDING FORM 1

In mixed-use neighborhoods, diverse activities and

MIXED-USE AREAS CAN ALSO LEAD TO

MAXIMIZE PROXIMITY TO SERVICES

FORMS OF A COMPLETE PLACE

FORMS OF A COMPLETE PLACE

Adding a courtyard further

Adding a courtyard further

Buildings set the frame for

JAN GEHL This classic text explains

The life between buildings

The quality of public spaces, encompassing infrastructure,

First life, then

The creation of a sense of place in the

Andrea Patrice A. Campo

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