Pattern 179 · buildingAlcovesChristopher AlexanderEvery large room needs alcoves — small bays where one or two people can nest apart.Connections (9)124. Activity Pockets141. A Room of One's Own142. Sequence of Sitting Spaces150. A Place to Wait151. Small Meeting Rooms180. Window Place188. Bed Alcove197. Thick Walls202. Built-In Seats