Threshold?!!

A threshold is spatially designed as a method of giving the impression of what is beyond from either of the two linked spaces. We feel the space of the threshold through the moments of transition when the transitory space can be experienced, thus, indicating that of the newly entered space. For example, castle gates impart a strong sense of boldness and grandiose, the entrance to a security door looks visually guarded, an arch expresses emotions related to nationalism... In short, the threshold is a way of activating the space that is beyond.

The act of passing is relevant in terms of time. It is important to include the factor of time as it gives the real relative perspective of the 'threshold' which is a moment of transition towards permanent spaces where moments are measured through greater quantities of time. We spend small moments in thresholds and greater amounts in rooms.

The threshold's passage is selectively permeable in that it is able to exclude and include things related to its function. This exclusion and inclusion factor also influences the connected spaces because people's occupation is the ultimate influence of a built design - how they use it, how they feel inside it thus must be considered through the threshold. The act of passing, thus, allows a phenomenon or functional transition to occur...