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A doorway represents a transition between two spaces. It can be at the same time an invitation and a barrier.

This door is sturdy (a barrier), but it has an ornately carved wooden surround that draws the viewer in (an invitation).

It's also designed to be opulent, to give the impression that the building is owned by someone powerful and wealthy. It's large, too: it's designed to make you feel small, insignificant, as you enter. This door opens into the old town hall, right next to the famous astronomical clock tower.

How would you feel, going through a door like this? What would it make you feel about the town hall, and about the town government?

Img 7664 Ornate-church-door-da

Description

A doorway represents a transition between two spaces. It can be at the same time an invitation and a barrier.

This door is sturdy (a barrier), but it has an ornately carved wooden surround that draws the viewer in (an invitation).

It's also designed to be opulent, to give the impression that the building is owned by someone powerful and wealthy. It's large, too: it's designed to make you feel small, insignificant, as you enter. This door opens into the old town hall, right next to the famous astronomical clock tower.

How would you feel, going through a door like this? What would it make you feel about the town hall, and about the town government?

Img 7664 Ornate-church-door-da