definition of poche by a student/ good example

Poche is a style of architecture defined as the thickening of walls to create a subtractive space. Subtractive space is done by carving through a large wall. An example of subtractive space would be the Abu simbel http://www.latech.edu/tech/liberal-arts/architecture/Assets/arch120/ACT%20SEQ%20TWO/AdditiveSubtractive1.jpg. Here the halls and chambers are cut into the walls. Another way of representing poche is by virtual poche. Virtual poche is a spatial and conceptual condition which results from an apparent vestigial memory of the thick walls of ancient building types. “Virtual” refers to the nearly complete carving out of the thickness, rendering the space within the “poche” accessible and usable. Virtual poche is represented by a figural void. It appears to have the large thickness of poched walls but is actually void. an example would be the circle in this structure http://www.latech.edu/tech/liberal-arts/architecture/Assets/arch120/ACT%20SEQ%20TWO/FiguralVoid1.jpg. Poche is a very interesting style. It allows for the creation of unique movements through a building. A passageway can be created by the use of large tall blocks that give the feeling of passing through something such as canyon walls. Poche leads to the ability to create interesting designs and shapes by carving away pieces of the wall to create a room or hall. Such as the example shown here http://www.latech.edu/tech/liberal-arts/architecture/Assets/arch120/ACT%20SEQ%20TWO/Poche%271.jpg. Poche is not only usefull for the shaping of the floor plan of a structure, it is also usefull the design of both the roof and floor. Poche allows you to cut through a structure horizontally to create a flow of movement that is visually pleasing. A way to get light into the structure would be to cut through the thick roof leaving slits that bring light inhttp://www.latech.edu/tech/liberal-arts/architecture/Assets/arch120/ACT%20SEQ%20TWO/Poche%273.jpg