VILLA KJELVIK CALM AND SIMPLE SPACES
Typ
Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc
Publicerad
2023
Författare
Isaksson, Natalie
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The sensory experience of architecture and its
effects on the quality of life and well-being
serves as background and inspiration for this
thesis. In today’s fast-paced and often stressful
society, there is a growing need for calm and
peaceful environments that allow individuals to
disconnect from distractions and connect with
themselves.
This thesis aims to research how to design
architecture to create a home that addresses
the resident’s needs and well-being rather
than simply serving as a means of artistic
expression.
The research has used a combination of
methods, including research by design, site
explorations, and the study of reference
projects and literature on topics such as
atmosphere, phenomenology, and soft
minimalism.
This thesis follows guidelines and wishes,
to some extent, from the clients – the three
families who own the site today. The strategy
for the design proposal has been to design a
new flexible and adaptable home with two
complementary buildings. The new home
also has the potential to serve as a holiday
home or a multi-generational home shared
by different families. While following the
guidelines and wishes of the clients, the main
focus lies on the experience of architecture in a
home environment, with a particular emphasis
on closely studied architectural attributes,
qualities, and junctions that contribute to a
sense of calm and simplicity.
Through the research, this thesis aims to
contribute to the understanding of how to
design architecture to provide residents with
experiences of harmony to enhance their quality
of life and well-being. By creating homes with
calm and simple spaces, individuals may be
better able to live in the present moment and
find respite from the stresses and distractions
of modern society.