Edge defined intersections...

I did a quick overlay of a sketch from over the weekend to start to better define some of the architctural elements that are of interest to me.  In my rough diagrams, I have been interested in diagraming paths, transition spaces and analyzing how people move through and more specifically, what makes them move through or decide to stay.

What immediately stood out to me were the vertical edges created by the buildings as one moves down the path.  The edges signify intersections within the environment and are typically spaces of activity.  The edges define the start of new paths and voids within the landscape.  These void encourage further exlploration and imply that there is more to the landscape than the single path we are currently on.  This sketch is a generic snapshot encompassing several hundred feet.  Within this space, there are numerous signals and keys that can either promote or restrict interaction.  What I start to think about is how these principles would interact if applied within a single room or space.  What are the architectural elements and clues that lead people through the space, cause us to linger or cuase us to flee.  I'm goign to analyze these study models in section next to and see where it leads.