### Problem
>Placing the main entrance (or main entrances) is perhaps the single most important step you take during the evolution of a building plan.

### Solution
>Place the main entrance of the building at a point where it can be seen immediately from the main avenues of approach and give it a bold, visible shape which stands out in front of the building.

### Related Patterns
... you have a rough position for your building on the site - [[Site Repair (104)]], [[South Facing Outdoors (105)]], [[Wings of Light (107)]]. You also have an idea of the major circulation in the building complex and the lines of approach which lead toward the building - [[Circulation Realms (98)]], [[Family of Entrances (102)]]. Now it is time to fix the entrance of the building.

 If possible, make the entrance one of a family of similar entrances, so that they all stand out as visibly as possible within the street or building complex - [[Family of Entrances (102)]]; build that part of the entrance which sticks out, as a room, large enough to be a pleasant, light, and beautiful place - [[Entrance Room (130)]] and bring the path between the street and this entrance room through a series of transitions of light and level and view - [[Entrance Transition (112)]]. Make sure that the entrance has the proper relationship to parking - [[Shielded Parking (97)]], [[Car Connection (113)]] ...
 
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> [!cite]- Alexander, Christopher. _A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction_. Oxford University Press, 1977, p. 540.
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