Street Sense

architecture

Have you ever entered a building for the first time and felt instantly lost? You’ve probably just encountered some ‘unreadable’ architecture.

Our ideal is that people should be able to ‘read’ an unfamiliar environment intuitively. One very effective way to help people get their bearings is to incorporate a distinctive reference point that can be seen from all parts of the scheme.

Having an unobstructed view of the basic functions of a building also gives visitors instant reassurance they’re heading in the right direction. This can be done by exposing main staircases or using balconies instead of closed corridors.