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3. Degree of privacy and intimacy:

The balance between openness and seclusion plays a significant
role in shaping the experience and functionality of a building. An

optimal degree of privacy and intimacy in architecture involves
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a thoughtful and context-specific approach, using elemental

sources to navigate.
Spatial zoning - Public spaces | private spaces

Layouts - Open spaces | enclosed spaces

Orientation of openings - Natural light to direct movement

4. Rhythm and repetition:

Rhythm and repetition are key design principles in architecture,

contributing to visual order and interest. Rhythm involves the

regular sequence of elements, creating flow and organization.
Repetition, on the other hand, emphasizes the recurrence of

specific elements for coherence and consistency. Contemporary

approaches may introduce deviations for added dynamism and

spatial rhythm is not limited to exteriors.

2.1.2 Matrimandir, Peace area, Auroville - Roger Anger

Located in the verdant surroundings of Auroville, a global community in

Tamil Nadu, India, an extraordinary and meaningful structure called the
Matrimandir can be found. It is not just a physical building but a

representation of spiritual longing, harmony, and the progress of humanity.

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