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226 Column Place

May be part of Columns at the Corners (212), Public Outdoor Room (69), Arcades (119), Outdoor Room (163), Gallery Surround (166).

Conflict

Thin columns, spindly columns, columns which take their shape from structural arguments alone, will never make a comfortable environment.

Resolution

When a column is free standing, make it as thick as a man- at least 12 inches, preferably 16 inches: and form places around it where people can sit and lean comfortably: a step, a small seat built up against the column, or a space formed by a pair of columns.

May contain Box Columns (216), Column Connection (227), Sitting Wall (243), Raised Flowers (245), Different Chairs (251).