Importance Of Feng Shui Principles For Open Space

2. Feng shui principles for open public space
What’s factor that indicates a successful or failed public space design? Steven Holl () states some consideration that he believes should be fundamental in accomplish a successful urban space. First, Geo-spatial is balance relationship natural landscape connected with surrounding. Next is an experiential phenomenon which determining the qualities of urban life; spatial energy and mystery, qualities of light, color, sound, and smell. Time, light, history, materials and urban geometry intermesh to form a unique impression. The third is urban porosity, which mean the freedom of pedestrian movement, so they can change direction in seconds, not blocked by large urban constructions without entry or exit. The fourth is Sectional cities that urbanism has moved beyond the usual ‘X’ and ‘Y’ dimension only, but also the ‘Z’ dimension of the development of buildings design new experiences in space, light and perception. Public space has to be flexible which materials and products dissolve and disperse. For illustration, its like the open space, which can adapt to change- like a rock canyon in which material is eroded by the river flow- calls for an architecture of duration rather than one of throwaway space. Another important factor is the synthesis of landscape, urbanism, and architecture can be realized in city fragments when all aspects are conceived integrally. This integration should carry over into texture, material, colour, translucency and reflection of the city. case studies :
Principal’s feng shui or method for public space
Any type and size of projects could be applied use feng shui principles, no matter it’s a public or private projects. Feng shui could be natural open spaces su...

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...orable atmosphere. On top of that, another consideration in feng shui is outdoors spaces should have strong relationship with buildings that surrounding the site. The purposefully and beautifying exterior surrounding arrangement invites and fascinate advantageous chi energy onto the entire property. However, no matter how ideal the location, any other factors can alter the feng shui design such as proximity to high tension wires, the corners, colours, and heights of neighbouring buildings, direction, speed, noise and curves of roads and overpasses can influence the feng shui of a site. The balance in shape, size and placement of different function and features to attract positive energy onto the site and ensure proper circulation help symbiotic relationship between land structures. It creates specific subtle emotion that reflects a sense of natural rhythm and space.