ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Metaphors & patterns

Ambiguous boundaries

Ambiguous boundaries

Broader

Relative isolation of structural interface with communication pathway

Protected low intensity relationships

Overview domains at interfaces of the structure with the external environment

Off-centering the focal point of a common domain

Maintaining distinctions between contextual levels

Linear relationships enhanced by non-linear processes

Intermediate position

Inter-level zone

Informal local perspective interface zones

Hospitable non-linear domain external to structures

Hospitability of communication pathways

Hierachy of perspectives favouring the broadest

Functional enhancement of domains separating complementary structures

Exposure of structural activities to communication pathway

Ensuring function of common domain interfaces

Enfolded overview domains of minimum proportions

Contexts of self-organizing non-linearity

Contexts for exploratory relationship formation challenging emerging perspectives

Competitive interaction opportunities transposed to a concrete level

Blended integration of formal structure and informal context

Attractive temporary positions

Arrangement of structures ot engender fruitful interfaces

Appropriate relationship of non-linearity to structures

Access to contained irrationality

Narrower

Symbols of integration

Protecting variability to enhance fixity

Metadata

Database

Metaphors & patterns

Type

(MP) Patterns (Christopher Alexander)

Content quality

Yet to rate

Language

English

1A4N

P1243

DOCID

12612430

D7NID

229417

Editing link

Official link

https://encyclopedia.uia.org/pattern/ambiguous-boundaries

Last update

Dec 2, 2024