Tjolö bath house; architecture for body and mind
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
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Master's Thesis
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In the modern world, stress has become very
common and for some people it is an integral
part of their lifes. The fast pace of modern
life has created a society extremely absorbed
in constant competition, people striving to
meet all the needs and requirements which
often is overwhelming and in most cases
leads to chronic stress, which is classified as
a disease of the 21st century due to its
negative effects on human body and mind.
The whole idea of the project is to bring
people closer to nature and calm their minds
through architecture. Therefore, this master´s
thesis aims to explore the potential of
sensory architecture as a means to reduce
stress and enhance well-being.
Sensory architecture design focuses on
creating spaces that engage various senses,
such as sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste,
to create an attractive and healing
environment. The study focuses on analyzing
different strategies and their impact on stress
reduction and mental health.
To give a broader understanding on how the
human brain works in relation to architecture
this thesis uses the philosophical thought of
well-known architects who use sensory
tactics in their projects. Additionally it
includes some case studies of existing
sensory architecture designs to dentify
practices and design principles to reduce
stress.
The knowledge gained during the research is
used in a recreational project, i.e. place for
bathing located outside the city of
Gothenburg in Sweden. The site is in a
breathtaking Tjolöholm Castle area and has
a natural character with the sea and forest in
the foreground.
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Phenomenology, multisensory architecture, sensory experience