CONTENTS - Introduction 5 - Aim and Objectives 6 - Methodology 6 - Scope and Limitations 6 - The study 7 Chapter 1: Form defining Space 7 1.1 Definition of Open space 8 1.2 Fundamental types of Open spaces 8 1.2.1 Negative open space 8 1.2.2 Positive open space 8 1.3 The basic space making elements, defining a space 8 1.4 Architectural elements of open space 9 1.4.1 Vertical element 9 1.4.2 Horizontal element 10 Chapter 2: Order and Ordering principles 11 2.1 Order 11 2.2 Ordering principles 12 2.2.1 Axis 12 2.2.2 Symmetry 12 2.2.3 Hierarchy 12 2.2.4 Rhythm and repetition 12 2.2.5 Datum 12 2.2.6 Transformation 12 Chapter 3 : Case-study CEPT University introduction 13 3.1 Introduction 13 3.1.1 Criteria of selection 13 3.1.2 Extension Drawings showing six phase 14 3.1.3 Analysis of growth of CEPT Campus 20 3.2 Analysis of Organization: 26 3.3 Chart showing the relationship of Space – Time and space – space 27 Chapter 4: Analysis of positive open spaces 29 4.1 Analysis of individual open spaces 29 4.1.1 North Lawns 29 4.1.2 Central ground 35 4.1.3 SID Plaza 41 4.1.4 Kanoria Gardens 47 4.1.5 South Lawns 53 4.1.6 Canteen Area 59 4.1.7 Inferences 63 4.2 Analysis of growth showing relationship between open spaces 67 Chapter 5: Conclusion 69 - Bibliography 71 - List of illustrations and abbreviations 73