Overhead Plane in Architecture Quiz and Flashcards

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What can vertical linear elements do in an urban space?

Provide a sense of enclosure

Create a negative space above it

Establish a field of space with no visual continuity

Terminate an axis, mark the center of an urban space, or provide a focus for an urban space along its edge (correct)

What is a characteristic of a vertical linear element?

It always provides a sense of enclosure

It can terminate an axis or mark the center of an urban space (correct)

It is always a single vertical plane

It never permits visual continuity

What can a vertical element do to a spatial volume?

Define its edges while permitting visual and spatial continuity (correct)

Create a single spatial field

Define its edges while obstructing visual continuity

Divide a space into two separate fields

What can a series of vertical linear elements form?

A colonnade Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a regular spaced series of columns?

It forms a colonnade Signup and view all the answers

What can a single vertical plane do to a space?

Provide little or no sense of enclosure Signup and view all the answers

What can two vertical planes establish?

Two separate and distinct spatial fields Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a plane to define a three-dimensional volume of space?

It must interact with other elements of form Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that highlights the interdependence of form and space in architecture?

Unity of Opposites Signup and view all the answers

What type of elements serve as containers that define volumes of space?

Building forms Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a horizontal plane to be seen as a figure?

A contrasting background Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a stronger edge definition of a horizontal plane?

A more distinct field Signup and view all the answers

What type of elements define the volume of space surrounding an architectural form?

Three-dimensional forms Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the concept of building forms serving as containers that define volumes of space?

Form Defining Space Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a space-defining element?

Horizontal plane Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the Unity of Opposites in architecture?

Space-Form Unity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of an L-Shaped plane?

It defines a field of space along a diagonal axis. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a space defined by parallel planes?

It has a strong directional quality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of introducing a void on one side of the corner of an L-Shaped plane?

It weakens the definition of the field. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a U-Shaped plane and the other three planes?

It creates uniqueness relative to the other three planes. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of space is naturally suited for parallel planes?

Spaces used for circulation and movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of opening one or both of the parallel planes?

It creates a secondary axis. Signup and view all the answers

How can an L-Shaped plane be used in building design?

To create a dynamic and flexible space. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the space defined by parallel planes?

Introverted and closed-ended. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overhead Plane

The overhead plane is a major space-defining element in a building, determined by the material, geometry, and proportions of its structural system.
It can visually organize a series of forms and spaces beneath its sheltering canopy.
Well-defined negative areas or voids within an overall plane, such as skylights, can be seen as positive shapes that establish the presence of spatial fields below the open roof.

Space Defining Elements

Vertical elements:
- Can terminate an axis, mark the center of an urban space, or provide a focus for an urban space along its edge.
- Can define a transparent volume of spaces.
- Can mark the corner of a platform and establish a field of space – a three-dimensional framework.
Horizontal elements:
- Base plane: a horizontal plane on a contrasting background defines a simple field of space within a larger context.
- Elevated base plane, depressed base plane, and overhead plane.

Vertical Elements

Single vertical plane:
- Provides little or no sense of enclosure.
- Can separate one space from another and provide a good sense of enclosure.
L-shaped plane:
- Defines a field of space along a diagonal from its corner outward.
- Can be used in combination with other elements to define rich varieties of spaces.
Parallel planes:
- Define the volume of space in between that is oriented axially towards the open end.
- Give the space a strong directional quality.
U-shaped plane:
- Defines the volume that is primarily oriented towards the open end.
- The open end of U-shaped configuration creates uniqueness relative to the other three planes.

Form and Space

Form and space are inseparable realities that together form the reality of architecture.
Spatial relationships and formal relationships are two sides of the same coin, as altering one will inevitably affect the other.
Examples of buildings that demonstrate the unity of opposites include:
- Studio Daniel Libeskind: Connecticut home
- Robert Bruno: Steel House
- Coop-Himmelb(l)au: Pavilion 21 Mini Opera Space
- Herzog & de Meuron: Vitra Hausi

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The overhead plane of a building, including its material, geometry, and proportions, and how it organizes spaces and forms beneath it. Learn about the design elements and features of overhead planes.