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Forms & Elements: Come on in
“Come on in!” This may sound so simple, but it often requires courage. An entrance forms part of a frontier between spaces and situations, between here and there, now and then. People build elaborate entrances, gates and doors to show where the threshold can be crossed or where the caller is welcome. A visible invitation is created – sometimes in glass, sometimes golden, with a canopy or even a red carpet. But if we are honest, that is not always the case. We are often glad to be able to shut a door behind us. Conversely, when we are standing in front of a closed door, we act with uncertainty. We knock or shout “hello”, before carefully stepping through into the entrance way, looking around and hoping for a greeting, permission or, at best, a warm "Come on in!” Callers who are met with a friendly welcome after crossing an unfamiliar threshold will notice a particular transformation. They will not only approach the next door with more self-confidence and with positive expectations, when they open doors to others, they will also be welcoming. Experience teaches us how to interpret and understand design and atmospheric details. Even before we reach a door, we have a notion of who is being invited to “come on in” and what we can expect. Those who have never had this experience, or who have encountered it in other cultural or social circles, are unaware of certain signs and need all the more courage to cross an unknown threshold. This is why when architecture creates a welcoming portal, it is never merely a functional or design factor; it always tells us about our attitude towards other people and raises expectations which may be fulfilled or disappointed. We would like to welcome you with a hearty, “Come on in and enjoy this edition full of attractive projects.” and as this friendly Irish saying goes: “Whatever doorstep you may cross, may there always be someone there to welcome you!”
