primary spaces but also by other ancillary spaces that are part of the same group. Thus, to provide a desired view from the kitchen, consideration must also be given to the location of the dining room, pantry and garage that are all interconnected within the same zone.

     The process of planning a new home involves the integration of myriad minor design ideas into a strong central design concept. If the design process were viewed in the form of a pyramid, the unifying concept would occur at the top and expand downward toward the base embracing the thousands of individual decisions that comprise subordinated elements of the proposed new home. The ability to conceive and develop a central design

concept tying together the diverse elements of the residential plan is to create the spine which links, groups or