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
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
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
5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture
In How do emotions work? - Basic model of emotions we explained how emotions work according to the basic model of emotion. Knowing this now, we think 2 questions are important for the application of the basic model in architecture: Are there concerns that apply for all humans? (Primal concerns) And how about concerns that … Continue reading 5 Basic Human Concerns in Architecture
How do emotions work? – 4 Examples
In our previous post How do emotions work? - Basic model of emotions we explained that people differ in their emotional responses towards a given building. Nevertheless, in spite of these interpersonal differences, the process of emotion, i.e. the way in which emotions are elicited, is universal. There is a basic process model of emotions. This model … Continue reading How do emotions work? – 4 Examples
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