One proposal.
Different priorities.

A useful spatial decision keeps its consequence and its uncertainty attached. Inspect the part of the scene that each question concerns.

Hypothetical courtyard proposal with canopy and seating at left, open passage at right. — S / proposed seating area. Annotation indicates the topic, not a measured boundary.

How much flexibility should the courtyard’s seating retain?

The proposal adds a communal table and movable chairs beneath the left-side canopy.

Why consider it?

Movable chairs can support different groupings and make a small trial possible before a more permanent arrangement is considered.

Which priority
should lead the discussion?

Select a direction to discuss, not a design approval.Prioritise flexible seatingKeep the chairs movable, accepting the need for a daily placement and storage arrangement.Explore a fixed edge benchExplore a more predictable furniture position, accepting less flexibility and the need for a separate designed bench option. A bench is not depicted in this proposal.

Choose a priority to see the specific project question it raises.

Review your project question

One proposal.Different priorities.

How much flexibility should the courtyard’s seating retain?

Why consider it?

Which priorityshould lead the discussion?

One proposal.
Different priorities.

Which priority
should lead the discussion?