Most house entries are placed prominently
at the front, scaled up in size
and embellished with arches, fancy
trim, transoms, or sidelights. There is
nothing wrong with such a traditional
entry if it fits in with the many complex
requirements for a modern home.
Too often, however, the main entry is
a pretentious, inappropriate, and dysfunctional
leftover from another era.
The Experience of Entering
Entering and leaving a building is a
complex and important experience, so
it is not surprising that we celebrate it
by showing off a fancy doorway. Yet a
prominent door is only one of many
different entry options. To understand
how other solutions might work, we
need to first examine what happens
when the occupant