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212 Columns at the Corners

May be part of Roof Layout (209), Floor and Ceiling Layout (210), Structure Follows Social Spaces (205), Gradual Stiffening (208).

Conflict

We have already established the idea that the structural components of a building should be congruent with its social spaces.

Resolution

On your rough building plan, draw a dot to represent a column at the corner of every room and in the corners formed by lesser spaces like thick walls and alcoves. Then transfer these dots onto the ground out on the site with stakes.

May contain Final Column Distribution (213), Floor-Ceiling Vaults (219), Root Foundations (214), Perimeter Beams (217), Column Place (226).