The objective of the initial plan (1982, Figure 1) was meant to abolish traditional spatial hierarchy. Geometry was used to dissect the Parc into
constituent parts that were separate from one another and a conscious eort was made for none of the shapes to dominate the space. The
ribbon design was used to bring the elemental parts together in an arrangement of uniformity. While the space is consciously fragmented, a
unifying circular element is at the heart of the design that unies the space. Tschumi also deliberately allows for non-activated spaces at the
north and south ends of the Parc. Whether this was an intentional design choice or not is unknown, but inevitably, Tschumi allows for a more
cohesive unity to develop .Finally, all the shapes span approximately the same amount of area and the empty spaces reect this area as well.
There are only four (instances) diagonal lines that cut through and intersect shapes and other spaces.