I t is useful in discussing the influence of contextual analysis on design to differentiate between function and context as forces which locate building spaces and activities on the site. Function tends to locate building spaces in an introverted way in that they are primarily looking inward to each other for the rationale behind their positions in the scheme. Context, on the other hand, wants the spaces to migrate to different positions on the site in response to conditions outside the building. I n function, the attraction is between spaces. In context, the attraction is between spaces and external site conditions. Usually in a design problem these two (and all the other) project issues pull and push the spaces to determine their final placement in the scheme. They are in a very real sense competing with each other to determine the building form. Some examples of situations that might cause a space or activity to be placed in the scheme due to external linkages to context are presented below. , , Activities requiring 2 or desiring a !@c$t view. E ~ ~ j Activities that @ should be zoned .,g'"':":,: awavfrom noise, d
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Operations needing access to delivery and pickup vehicles. Building entry located to relate to primary approach direction. Zoning of parking areas away from view lines to building. Activities needing indirect natural lighting. Activities needing direct sunlight.
Operations needing shelter from high activity zones. Activities needing direct access for vehicles. Integration of form with surrounding contextual images. Relationship of spaces to existing scale and geometric patterns. Spaces needing their o w n controlled exterior environment.