Senses of architecture : using the senses to enhance architectural experience /

Senses of Architecture is a groundbreaking book that challenges the traditional approach to design by emphasizing the often-overlooked senses. It explores how engaging all our senses, touch, smell, sound and even taste, can enhance our experience of spaces, sparking a new wave of inspiration and int...

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Main Author: Crooks, Ryan (Author)
Other Authors: Loustalet, Constanza (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam : BIS Publishers, [2024].
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Summary:Senses of Architecture is a groundbreaking book that challenges the traditional approach to design by emphasizing the often-overlooked senses. It explores how engaging all our senses, touch, smell, sound and even taste, can enhance our experience of spaces, sparking a new wave of inspiration and intrigue among architects and designers. The book urges architects and designers to awaken these dormant senses, often neglected in modern design, to unlock a deeper understanding and appreciation of spaces. By moving beyond a purely visual approach, Senses of Architecture offers innovative solutions that make structures more dynamic and captivating. Senses of Architecture is not just a theoretical exploration, but a practical guide that empowers architects and designers. Through insightful guidance and practical examples, the book equips them with valuable tools for incorporating sensory experiences into architectural projects. It encourages a holistic approach to design and invites clients to consider designs that engage all the senses.
Physical Description:223 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 20 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-223).
ISBN:9063697244
9789063697242