Compression and expansion

In architecture, compression and expansion or compression and release[1] is a technique in which small, narrow and sometimes dark spaces lead to ones that are large and bright. For example, a narrow and dark hallway may lead up to a large auditorium with a high ceiling.[2][3][1] The technique relies on contrast between the smaller and larger areas and causes people to believe the larger spaces are bigger than they actually are. Compression and release was named and popularised by Frank Lloyd Wright, although the technique predates him.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "What Is Compression and Release? The Secret to Frank Lloyd Wright's Architectural Technique That Can Make Homes Feel More Expansive". Livingetc. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  2. ^ Yan, Justine (10 February 2013). "Compress and Expand". Yale Daily News. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  3. ^ Frew, Samantha (14 October 2024). "The Spaces Between: Exploring the Psychology of Transitional Spaces". Journal. Retrieved 28 September 2025.

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