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"Architecture Is An Orchestration Of Spatial Progression" 
A n E x a m i n a t i o n O f I t s M o d e r n T r e n d s O f S p a c e A r t i c u l a t i o n 
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This study much to the assistance and guidance given by all the following to 
whom I wish to extend my heart full gratitude 
Dr.S. Manawadu, Senior lecturer, Faculty of Architecture, for providing me 
with his inspiring ideas at the initial stages of formulating a good frame of 
reference to the subject. 
Archt, Madura Premathilake, Senior lecturer, Faculty of Architecture; 
Archt.Waruna De Silva, lecturer, Faculty of Architecture; Archt, Vinod 
Jayasinghe, for providing me with materials and ideas regarding the case 
studies. 
Archt, Raveen Gunaratne, lecturer, Faculty of Architecture; Archt, Ananda 
Samaarasinghe; Archt, Roshan Chandraratne, Mr. Ranasinghe, for reading 
the script , correcting, and for listning to my woes and being a sourse of 
inspiration to the study. 
My collegues, Situmini Raathnamalala, S.P.Wimaladarma, Upuli, Nihal Indika, 
Hemantha, Shantha, Malinda, Dekumpitiya, for generously who helped in 
numerous ways. 
Finally my family specially my sister for showing me unfailing patience and 
understanding there endeavor 
Architecture Is An Orchestration Of Spatial Progression. 
A n E x a m i n a t i o n O f I t s M o d e r n T r e n d s O f S p a c e A r t i c u l a t i o n 
I n U r b a n D o m e s t i c B u i l d i n g s . 
A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t 
A b s t r a c t 
L i s t o f i l l u s t r a t i o n 
I n t r o d u c t i o n 
C H A P T E R O N E - S p a c e A n d A r c h i t e c t u r e . 
1.1 The Concept of space. 
1.2 The space and Architecture. 
1.3 Experiencing Architectural space. 
1.4 Qualitative attributes of architectural spaces . 
1.4.1 Form of space 
1.4.2 Scale and Proportion 
1.4.3 Colours 
1.4.4 Texture 
1.4.5 Lighting 
1.4.6 Pattern 
Summary 
C H A P T E R T W O - S p a t i a l - R e l a t i o n s h i p s a n d A r t i c u l a t i o n 
O f P r o g r e s s i o n 
2.1 Spatial relation ship of spaces . 17 
2.1.1 Space within space 17 
2.1.2 Inter locking space. 18 
2.1.3 Adjacent space. 18 
2.1.4 Space linked by common space. 20 
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2.2 Spatial Organization of spaces . 20 
2.2.1 Linear organization. 21 
2.2.2 Centralize organization. 21 
2.2.3 Radial organization. 22 
2.2.4 Organization on a grid plan. 23 
2.3 Articulation of space. 23 
2.3.1 Entrance transition. 26 
2.3.2 The center and its articulation 26 
2.4 Orchestration of special progression. 27 
Summery 29 
C H A P T Y E R T H R E E - S p a t i a l p r o g r e s s i o n a n d u r b a n 
d o m e s t i c A r c h i t e c t u r e . 
3.1 Spatial progression in Architecture ' 30 
3.2 Component of spatial progression. 32 
3.2.1 Approach way. 33 
3.2.2 Building approach. 33 
3.2.3 About to enter. 36 
3.2.4 Entering sensation 37 
3.2.5 Having entered experience. 37 
3.2.6 Intermediate connectors 39 
3.2.7 Intermediate climaxes 40 
3.2.8 Final transformation. 41 
3.2.9 The climax 41 
3.2.10 The consolidation 42 
3.3 Sub episodes, which strengthen the special progression. 42 
3.3.1 Inter play of "here" and "there" 42 
3.3.2 Inter play of "this" and "that" 42 
3.3.3 Inter play of "push" and "pull" 42 
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3.4 Domestic Architecture. 43 
3.5 Urban domestic building. 43 
3.5.1 Space within Urban domestic building. 43 
3.5.2 Spatial relationship within urban domestic spaces 45 
CHAPTER FOUR - Case studies 
i Mr Arjuna Ranawana's house-Malambe. 46-52 
ii Mr & Mrs De silva's house - Nawala. 53-60 
Mi Mr & Mrs Jayawardene's house - Rajagriya. 61-68 
Conclusion 
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 
1. A symbolic form of Architectural expression. 
2. Enclose space - the ramping up tunnel way of amber fort, Rajastan, India. 
3. Semi - enclosed space - a colonnaded podium amber fort, Rajastan, India. 
4. Semi enclosure 
5. Non - enclosed space - public gathering squire in Tajmahal, Agra, India. 
6. an example of room designed experimentally to allow casual links to establish. 
7. Result of judgments of drawings similar to those illustrations in fig. 0 5 . 
8. Colour and textural effect blended in to articulate spatial - inter - relationships. 
9. Play of light and texture visualized a nature of texture. 
10. Creating different moods by distribution and the intensity of light. 
11. Spatial relationship: space within a space. 
12. Spatial relationship: interlocking space. 
13. Spatial relationship: adjacent space. 
14. Spatial relationship: adjacent space. 
15. Spatial relationship: adjacent space. 
16. Spatial relationship: Space linked by common space. 
17. Spatial organization:- Linear. 
18. Spatial organization:- Centralized. 
19. Spatial organization:-Radial. 
20. Spatial organization:- grid plan. 
21. Different volume & Shape of spaces articulate to strengthen of the progression 
22. Progression path can be manipulated in different ways. 
21. An approach way 
22. Building approachFig.23- Approach to Taj Mahal, India 
24. Oblique approach to the building 
25. Spiral Approach. 
26. About to Enter - Blue Water 
27. Entry sensation 
28. Formation of entry using different spatial arrangement. 
29. Different arrangement of connecting spaces. 
30. Intermediate climax built 
31. The Climax. 
32. Plan (Ground Floor) 
33. Section 
34. Ejected out brown solid prominent form 
35. Brick steps leading to the main entrance 
36. Linier multifunctional space for living and dining. 
37. Dining and living functional spaces are demarcated by the level difference 
38. The contrasted red wall changes the direction of the movement. 
39. Frame view of exterior through the tunnel 
40. Continuity of red colour wall enhancing the movement. 
41 . The double height large volume living space as a climax. 
42. Plans of three floors 
43. Longitudinal section 
44. Bright colour strengthening 
45. Simply detailed entrance door with Inviting quality. 
46. The tunneling effect and the cast of light create a movement. 
47. Tunnel way that exposed to the multifunctional living and dining, 
48. Visually inter connected living and adjacent rear garden 
49. Common living and dining space with out physical demarcation. 
50. Staircase leads a movement up wards. 
51. Play of different volume, which create free, relax feeling. 
52. Staircase in the first floor as the final transformation space. 
53. Frame view of the exterior act as a pulling factor from the lobby 
54. Frame view of the exterior from the climax 
55. Plans of three floors 
56. The whole building stands as an element 
57. Oblique approach to the house. 
58. About to enter, entrance porch 
59. Play of different, distance view and volumes derive the feeling of having entered 
60. Triple height living space with punched windows. 
61. The cantilevered timber deck drag the free feeling. 
62. Dining space has visually connected with the rear garden to fell spacious 
63. Steel barrier that act as a direction changing element 
64. The pattern of light casting on the staircase. 
65. The openings on top of the living space create a view of adjacent canal