Seasonal atmospheres; a sensorial journey through the seasons within architecture
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In Sweden, many find themselves indoors during the
cold and dark months while longing for the warm and
brighter seasons. Similarly, some types of weather are
often preferred over others. The inside spaces, which one
occupies most of their life, often offer little experience of
the surrounding environment. As most spaces exclude the
surroundings, it might contribute to the unequal values of
the different seasons and weather conditions. By utilizing
architectural interventions, a year-round engagement and
positive experience of all seasons and weather conditions
might be increased. Thus, the purpose is to explore the
potential of architecture that fosters a deeper connection
and appreciation between architectural spaces and the
seasons by creating nuance integrations and immersive
experiences. This paper provides insights, inspiration,
and practical solutions to create dynamic spaces in which
the seasons, weather conditions, and changes of the
day may be experienced. The findings are exemplified
through the design of a farm-to-table restaurant, as such
a project is also directly affected by the natural cycles of
the seasons. The objective of the exemplification is not to
include all findings but to explore to which extent they can
be utilized and the experiential effect they create together.
The solutions are based on the principles of atmospheric
architecture and sensory design. It is chosen for its ability
to create enriched spaces that engage multiple senses
and thus foster a deeper connection with the space.
Furthermore, it can promote mindfulness and be used
as a tool to evoke specific experiences and emotions.
All seasons and selected weather conditions have been
evaluated through those principles with diagrammatic
methods and sketches. The findings thus far suggest that
there are multiple ways to design for different weather
conditions. It is, however, easier to design for some, such
as rain and sunshine, as the conditions have a more
physical effect than others, such as a cloudy sky. As all
seasons have varying weather conditions, it is also proven
challenging to create a holistic experience that differs one
season from the other to a more significant extent.
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architecture, seasons, weather, experiential, atmosphere, sensory design, spatial experience, farm-to-table, restaurant