The emotional power of architecture
Every detail Matters
T. Jaring (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
P.A. Koorstra – Mentor (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
E.J.G.C. van Dooren – Mentor (TU Delft - Public Building and Housing Design)
More Info
expand_more
Other than for strictly personal use, it is not permitted to download, forward or distribute the text or part of it, without the consent of the author(s) and/or copyright holder(s), unless the work is under an open content license such as Creative Commons.
Abstract
It is well known that materials in architecture are essential for structural purposes. The use of materials is not only about meeting constructive criteria. It is also about creating a look and feel to a design or space. This article examines the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms in architecture. The results of interviews with nine people reveal how people experience the material and immaterial worlds in Design. In particular, the context and appearance of an object plays a major role in the experience of Architecture. Every detail affects how Architecture is experienced.