No Man's Land: Exploring Spaces for Everyone
Spatial Experience Reimagined: An Inclusive and Adaptable Multidimensional Approach to Architecture
R. de Jong (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
R.R.J. van de Pas – Mentor (TU Delft - History, Form & Aesthetics)
Elise van Dooren – Mentor (TU Delft - History, Form & Aesthetics)
P.H.M. Jennen – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / AE+T)
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Abstract
This research explores how architecture can cultivate open spatial conditions that promote equal opportunities and foster new connections. Through a multidimensional approach, the study investigates the complex relationship between social and physical space, highlighting the influence of globalisation, neoliberalism, and urban development on spatial experiences. Drawing from theorists such as Lefebvre, Sennet and Harvey, and architects such as Pallasmaa, van Eyck and Hertzberger, the research introduces a human-centered framework—the Human Triad—comprising sensory design, architectural affordances, and space-time variations. This triad emphasizes the role of multi-sensory experiences, dynamic spatial interactions, and the adaptability of architecture over time. By designing spaces that encourage diverse interactions and perceptions, architects can contribute to more inclusive, flexible, and socially engaging environments. The study ultimately advocates for a shift away from rigid, standardized architecture toward a design philosophy that embraces openness, multiplicity, and human diversity in the built environment.