“Entryway” The meaning of the transition sequence

Abstract

         “Entryway”, the starting point for perception and an important element of architecture in which time sequences between humans move with sensory perception. From the outside area into the indoor area, it creates implications, creates situations, organizes controlled spaces, and provides freedom of access. To create an atmosphere of perception of new experiences that are different from the original human habitation.

         This review article aims to explore the meanings, functions, methods, and factors affecting the formation of entrance areas in architecture. To lead to the continuation of the complete thesis study on the topic “Main entrance relationship of visual body movement and proportions in architecture”. By using analytical methods from literature and related research. The content hierarchy was divided into 4 parts: 1) the meaning of the entryway 2) the entryway and the zoning area 3) the zoning area and the transition sequence 4) the perception of the entryway area.

         The conclusion at the end of the article shows that the definition of the entryway today is often based on an “intercept, slow down” method with a number of sequential boundaries. And can separate the entryway area into 5 parts, namely the entryway of the project area, the area before the entryway, the entryway to the building and the area behind the entryway to the building. In order to bring the conclusions for further analysis of the complete thesis.