INFLUENCE IN OUR DAILY LIVES

Sai A. Pradhan l L. S. Raheja School of Architecture Traversing Through Architecture

“I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.” -Tadao Ando

Our lives are constantly influenced by the surrounding built form which further influences the activities and actions we perform on a regular basis. The surroundings when we meet our friends, study, work or celebrate life are a careful consideration of the elements of the built form. The spaces we dwell in and perform our primary activities influence the negative space surrounding them. This further impacts the movement, comfort, and convenience of its users.

However, are we conscious of our surroundings? Does it enable us to interact with the built form surrounding us? Does the built form aid and enhance our daily experiences? Whether it is work or home or even the street we walk on, how much thought do we really give to the spaces we live in?

The experiences in our daily lives affect our choices we make on a day-to-day basis. The decision to choose a place to eat, work, play, walk, etc. are heavily influenced by the architecture surrounding it. Users tend to avoid places which fail to interact with them. However, when the elements of the structures interact with each other, they have a positive impact on the experience of the users.