revised :: proposal + methodology

The limits of representation have translated into the limits of architecture. 

Vision is established as the primary sense in architecture.  But the visual limits the possibility for occupant experience.  Ideas of phenomenology and sensory design are crucial to create an architecture that engages not only the body-but also the mind.

Representation is crucial to the process of architecture as it aids in conceptualization, design development, and communication for both the designer and the observer. Therefore, if there is a problem with how we experience architecture today, it may be traced back to how we as architects "see" and communicate our process.  Layering ideas of phenomenology and sensory design into the representational process transforms drawings, models, and buildings to achieve a holistic experience.  It is this hidden, intuitive dimension of architectural experience and the body in space that has the power to create a memorable impression for the occupant.  If process and design accounts for the bodily experience of architecture, than the mental stimulation of space adds another layer to the richness of interpretation.  This exploration examines the convergence of the tangible, practical aspects of architecture with the intangible, experiential qualities that define built space.  Two seemingly different ideas: systems integration and phenomenology, will be explored simultaneously to maximize the potential of the architectural product.

Therefore the focus is not just on the final product, but rather on the varied body of representational and process work needed to enhance the architectural realm. 

proposal booklet

methodology