sabato, novembre 10, 2007

Thesis Reasearch Meeting Notes

Thesis Meeting 11.06.2007

An architecture for contemplation.
An architecture that slows us down.
An architecture that induces a sensory experience.

How the architecture allows for contemplation, how it allows for oneself to remove themselves from everything, yet connect to nature.
To the many sights, sounds, and smells occurring around them.

Etymology of the word contemplation

Idea of the temple as a place to talk to God.
Significance of the temple as opposed to synagogue….

Sensory description of site
Think about sounds, weather, climate, geology, vegetation, views, and geography.

Typology.

What is the building doing?
How is the building doing it?


A retreat.

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