1. Multi-use building program arrangement
Traditional multi-use arrangement harkens back
to Louis Sullivan and his Guaranty building where
one programmatic element sat on top of the
previous one. The issue with this is there is limited
access from one program to another, also only one
program can access street level or roof top space.
The building form is generally limited with this
arrangement as well.
precedent:
Sullivan, Guaranty building
OK Plan Architects, Factory No. 8

2. Multi-use building program arrangement
Block multi-use arrangement groups programing
together depending on its needs regarding the building.
This provides better access between programing and
allows more access to street and roof for all programing
as needed. Program can shape the building to fit its
needs generating a more interesting form.
precedent:
Richard Meier, Teachers Village
Sullivan, Auditorium building

3. Multi-use building program arrangement
Blended mixed-use arrangement patches blocks of
programing together which provides unlimited access
to other programing and free access to street and
roof when located as needed. To some extent the
program can be changed within each block to suit
needs. Building form completely reactive to program
resulting in a very interesting form. The building also
spreads out on site reducing height problems.
precedent:
Maxwan+MS, Red Hill development
UNStudio, Hailun Plaza