Emotion in Architecture

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7.2 INarchitecten, Amsterdam Smart- start, living for the young urban dweller Process During the workshop INarchitecten wrote a statement for the young urban dweller. This statement was then used to distill interaction terms. After that they continued by defining product terms related to those interaction terms. Finally, by using these product terms as guidelines, they made a design for a housing project. Fig. 56 Impression Smart- start

Statement We would like that our dwelling or living environment stimulates and inspires us to change and create possibilities. At the same time our dwelling should enable us to enjoy the present. Interaction terms - expectently of lightness - development of the now - everybody wants the same but different. - energy - flexibility, freedom of choice - simultaneousness - contradiction, contrast

Product terms - mobility, travel - continuity pattern - change of environment - lightness, concealed from ground level - transparency, universal, playfullness - exchange of space - expectancy; curves, ambiguity, no sightlines - configuration (unity in diversity) - untransparent

Fig. 57 Floorplans Smart- start

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