Theory

Ma — Interval as Architectural Primitive

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Japanese spatial-temporal interval: the charged in-between as a generative unit of architecture and city.

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Details

Introduced
1978

Referenced by

Sources

  1. Isozaki, A. MA: Space-Time in Japan. Cooper-Hewitt, 1979.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "Ma — Interval as Architectural Primitive." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/ma-interval/. Accessed July 17, 2026.