I. Fine Arts School in Beijing, China; designed by Synarchitects.
Overall Symmetry of the 6th Floor Plan
Symmetry of the smaller spaces on the 6th Floor Plan.
Hierarchy of spaces. Dark red emphasizes the important spaces; medium red is of middle importance; lightest red is of lesser importance.
II. Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, California. Designed by STUDIOS Architects.
The first floor is made up of irregular shapes, there are a few that are symmetrical.
The different shapes and sizes help differentiate the spaces. Dark red emphasizes the important spaces; medium red is of middle importance; lightest red is of lesser importance.
III. Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.
There are a few examples of spaces with symmetry on the first floor.
The different shapes and sizes help differentiate the spaces. Dark red emphasizes the important spaces; medium red is of middle importance; lightest red is of lesser importance.
Take a look at the hierarchy through a 3-dimensional lens. Even a section or elevation can give you a better sense of the massing. Given your examples, the Fine Arts School in Beijing exhibits a better planometric display of hierarchy than those that you analyze.
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