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Concept Louis Kahn o     He establishes a hierarchy of spatial organisation in that primary spaces are often centralised, whereas secondary spaces are placed on the fringes o     Focussing on functionality whilst giving life to architecture  o     The materiality and method of assembly of the building should be clear to anyone who sees it, this creates a grander sense of weight and presence  o     Form did not necessarily follow the function o     "Each space should have its own shape and form"  o     He juxtaposes both materials and geometry, using not only conventional materials like concrete, but also using timber in unexpected ways  o     "All matter is made up of light, and matter casts shadows, and the light and shadows make a space."  o     There is a relationship between servant and served spaces, whereby servant spaces like stairways and corridors facilitate the function of the served living spaces o     Emphasis placed on strong geomet