The Order Problem Set

Problem 6 Tutorial: Creating Hierarchy

Question: Without looking at a particular image, which answer below is the best list of the methods for creating hierarchy?

A.	location, size, shape, and articulation
B.	size, shape, articulation and region
C.	location, size, shape, and pattern

The premise of the aesthetic concept of hierarchy is that certain architectural spaces or forms are more important than others. The value of a space or form is defined by the culture. Francis D. K. Ching, in his "Form, Space and Order" defines three ways in which forms can achieve hierarchical prominence; through being the exception to the norm in either, location, unique shape, or exceptional size. A fourth tool for creating hierarchy is the relative level of articulation or detail.
location	shape
size	articulation

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