In our series Architectural means we’re trying to find answers to the questions: Which architectural means do we have to create specific atmospheres that can elicit specific emotions? In this post we’ll talk about the aspect Expression of form as one of the architectural mean we have to create specific architectural atmospheres. Expression of form … Continue reading Expression of form
Form
In our series Architectural means we're trying to find answers to the questions: Which architectural means do we have to create specific atmospheres that can elicit specific emotions? In this post we'll talk about the aspect Form as one of the architectural mean we have to create specific architectural atmospheres. Form In the Trans World … Continue reading Form
Dramatizing a Haven
In the post 5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture we briefly discussed 5 architectural concerns. In this post we’ll describe one of the most fundamental of human concerns – Dramatizing a haven – with some examples. Safe Haven Safe Haven: Dramatize the sense of safety by the nearness of discomfort and even danger. Also in our … Continue reading Dramatizing a Haven
Thrill
Next in the series on Basic human concerns is Thrill, as already briefly discussed in 5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture. Although on first thoughts thrill may not seem like a basic concern, it is actually very basic to human beings as will be explained below. Thrill of the place Grant Hildebrand explains the basic … Continue reading Thrill
Exploration
In the post 5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture we briefly discussed 5 architectural concerns. In this post we’ll describe another one of the fundamental of human concerns – Exploration – in more detail. Another very important basic concern seen from the evolutionary perspective is the need to explore. We need to search for new … Continue reading Exploration
Experiencing Architecture 