The reference / Small-space studies
A small space can be studied through movement, daylight and the arrangement of everyday objects.
Illustrative diagram; not a measured or manufacturing drawing.
A useful record explains what was observed and how it was observed.
- Define
State the reference and the purpose of the comparison. - Observe
Daylight changes throughout the day. - Record
Keep the conditions and observations together. - Review
Separate the result from the assumptions used to interpret it.
01. Establishing a reference
A small space can be studied through movement, daylight and the arrangement of everyday objects. Daylight changes throughout the day. A useful working note records the context and the purpose of the study. Keep the details that explain what was noticed, and distinguish them from ideas that emerged later.
Daylight changes throughout the day. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.
02. Describing the setup
Storage can be considered alongside the activities of a room. When revisiting a series of observations, begin with the original context. Record the order of the work and keep the first descriptions alongside any later interpretation.
Storage can be considered alongside the activities of a room. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.
03. Reading the first observation
The next pass through small-space studies focuses on comparison. A plan and a view describe different aspects of a space. Look for the relationships between the details and retain enough context for another reader to understand the study.
A plan and a view describe different aspects of a space. This point should be read together with the stated reference and the conditions of the record.