“An architect is a generalist, not a specialist-the conductor of a symphony, not a virtuoso who plays every instrument perfectly. Designing in idea-specific ways will not limit the ways in which people use and understand your buildings it will give them license to bring their own interpretations and idiosyncrasies to them.” Create a seating area for a group of surly teenagers to complain about their parents and teachers. Make a balcony for the worst dictator in the world to dress down his subjects. Shape a window to frame a view of a specific tree on a perfect day in autumn. “The more specific a design idea is, the greater its appeal is likely to be… Design a flight of stairs for the day a nervous bride descends them. A room with south-facing windows will be more strongly experienced after one passes through a series or north-facing spaces.” A monumental or sacred space will feel more significant when placed at the end of a sequence of lesser spaces. A tall, bright space will feel taller and brighter if counterpointed by a low-ceilinged, softly lit space. “Our experience of an architectural space is strongly influenced by how we arrive in it. Matthew Frederick presents 101 concepts in his “primer of architectural literacy.” Here is a sampling of his insights. 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School
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