A space for grief

dc.contributor.authorArnås, Filippa
dc.contributor.authorJansson, Elsa
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik (ACE)sv
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik (ACE)en
dc.contributor.examinerEkegren, Mikael
dc.contributor.supervisorRem, Filip
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-30T12:37:05Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.date.submitted
dc.description.abstractThis Master’s Thesis aims to meet the need for a non-religious space for grief in Gothenburg, where accessible and neutral venues for secular mourning ceremonies are currently lacking. It proposes a project on a dedicated space situated in Kungsparken, offering individuals a place to process grief of different kinds, either through formal ceremonies or personal contemplation, free from religious connotations. Prioritising social sustainability, the project aims to provide an inclusive space for people of all backgrounds. Drawn on key theories of atmospheric architecture, such as Böhme’s concept of “ecstasies”, the project aims to explore how architecture could provide an allowing space for emotional responses through aspects like spatial qualities, material properties, and tectonics. The thesis employs an iterative research and design process, including prototyping and testing materials and architectural elements, and refining spatial configurations based on the findings surrounding ecstasies. This approach allows for a dynamic exploration of how various design decisions impact the overall atmosphere of the space. Ultimately, the project seeks to create an inclusive, non-religious space that fills a significant gap in Gothenburg’s built environment, offering a place for secular grieving and reflection that is both functional and emotionally resonant.
dc.identifier.coursecodeACEX35
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/309784
dc.language.isoeng
dc.setspec.uppsokTechnology
dc.titleA space for grief
dc.type.degreeExamensarbete för masterexamensv
dc.type.degreeMaster's Thesisen
dc.type.uppsokH
local.programmeArchitecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc

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