Arch. 207, Spring 1980 – Advanced Topics in Geometry & Special Problems: The Centering Process May 8, 1980
08/05/198014-page paper on the centering process used for generating a design; the ceiling of the seminar room used as an example. The 15 geometric properties are also introduced as part of the design process.
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Geometry and Fifteen Fundamental Properties
Christopher Alexander recognized the importance of the geometry of centers and for years he was looking for the common structural features among buildings, paintings, streets, carpets, doors, windows, etc. which have "life" and "wholeness". He identified fifteen structural features which ...
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Wholeness and the Theory of Centers
Christoper Alexander defined and described wholeness as an idea to view and shape space, and searched for ways to formulate and represent wholeness in precise terms, as a structure. He idenfied the entities with 'strength' give structure to what is ...