A Dialogue between Human and Nature: Architecture as a medium for the perception

A Dialogue between Human and Nature: Architecture as a medium for the perception

Nielen, L.E.

Nottrot, R.J. (mentor)
Der Voort, J. (mentor)
Olsthoorn, B.M. (mentor)

Architecture

Architecture

explore LAB

2013-07-04

The aim of this research is to show how humans are able to establish a direct connection with nature, even when using artificial intervention. In fact, through human imagination and its expression in the creative action, a rapprochement is possible in the world, between nature and individuals; humans should not be only observers but rather collaborative partners. The graft within architectural object and landscape, needs to creates a symbiosis between nature and artifice, where both, while managing to hold their own identity and recognition, are designed and modified in such a way that the result of their synergy is better than the two single individuals. This new synergy need to be able to prepare the ground for the engagement of that artefact that through its artificiality creates and reveals a landscape, or a place that did not exist before. The graft is an operation that should strengthens, gives and shows the meaning of the place. The architectural object should become a medium for humans’ perception of the natural environment. The research wants to lead to a design that is meant to be inspires for the users, to connect the built environment with the natural one in an intimate and contemplative way.

nature
human

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:155e7286-61ce-4b85-94d8-fafffa5a4a41

2013-07-01

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2013 Nielen, L.E.