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December 28, 2010October 22, 2020 simondroog Architectural theory

Best 5 posts of 2010

On the road to user-centered architecture Post written by Simon Droog. Follow him on Twitter. After almost a year of Experiencing Architecture, I thought a post on the Best Of 2010 would be appropriate and a great way to conclude the year. I've been looking through the stats and according to them the following 5 posts … Continue reading Best 5 posts of 2010

December 3, 2010 simondroog Interesting links

Designed environment and experience

3 Interesting articles on the Experience of Architecture Post written by Simon Droog. Follow him on Twitter. I'm always reading articles about architecture and the experience of architecture online. I thought I'd share 3 that you might find interesting. 1. Multiplicity and Memory: Talking About Architecture with Peter Zumthor I've always been a big fan … Continue reading Designed environment and experience

June 29, 2010October 22, 2020 simondroog Architectural theory

Expression of material

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 material as one of the architectural mean we have to create specific architectural atmospheres. Expression of material … Continue reading Expression of material

May 18, 2010October 22, 2020 simondroog Architectural theory

Architectural means

After having discussed the basic concerns in the previous posts, we need to describe how we can actually design architecture attuned to the concerns of the users. Which architectural means do we have to achieve this? And how can we create specific atmospheres that can elicit specific emotions? First we'll briefly discuss the senses and … Continue reading Architectural means

April 13, 2010October 22, 2020 simondroog Architectural theory

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

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