An original grammatical model for architectural design developed by Angelo Soldani.
A conceptual and operational framework that transforms spatial composition into a logical, verifiable, and computable process.
The core of the methodology lies in treating the project as a true structural and generative grammar. Architecture is not understood as the result of a sudden, extemporaneous intuition, but rather as a regulated system capable of generating infinite spatial configurations from a finite number of core elements. Through categorical rules, the system defines architectural "parts of speech" (such as solid/void, interior/exterior) and organizes the vocabulary of the project (spaces, functions, and relational flows), translating the deep logical structure into a specific formal manifestation.
Within the model, matrices are not simple summary tables, but computational devices for relational calculation acting as an algorithm. Operating on specific relational tiers (Interior-Interior for functional syntax, Exterior-Exterior for urban fabric analysis, and Interior-Exterior for exchange interfaces), the triangular matrix coordinates spatial units and guarantees internal architectural consistency. Geometric layout ceases to be arbitrary, becoming instead the logical consequence of systematically verified connections and structural weights.
Unlike fully generative design engines that automatically solve spatial configurations through parametric models—reducing the architect to a mere selector of machine-made options—Sintagmazione deliberately stays within the domain of pure analysis and assisted creativity. The system maps constraints, visualizes structural tensions, and highlights organizational forces, while leaving the ultimate freedom and responsibility of form entirely to the designer. This approach fully preserves the precious "intuition of the place": the capacity to perceive non-formalizable spatial qualities, such as light, volumetrics, or the unique emotional value of a visual perspective.
Before entering the spatial composition phase, the method establishes a strategic "reality perimeter" based on the Theory of Constraints (TOC). Through tactical objective mapping (IOMAP), every economic, regulatory, or contextual constraint is transformed into an operational parameter within the matrices. This complex conceptual framework is fully implemented in a dedicated software platform: an interactive digital canvas (utilizing asynchronous data synchronization and dynamic vector geometries) where analytical reasoning instantly translates into a persistent, solid, and unambiguous logical map.
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