In Motion: Exploring Context within the Design Process

Growing research in the field of psychology confirms the intuitive knowledge held by many creatives: the movement of the body opens pathways for the mind and allows for a deeper understanding of our surroundings. Within contemporary practice, the understanding of context is an essential facet of the design process, and one which is challenging to instill in students’ processes and priorities throughout architectural education. In search of more immersive and effective methods to explore context as part of the design process, this paper explores intuitive knowledge and developing psychological research to unearth opportunities for the deeper exploration of context through movement. Three activities / assignments, each intended to foster students’ engagement and understanding of context, are drawn from recent design studios and examined to determine why active approaches are beneficial to the designer and the process.

https://doi.org/10.35483/ACSA.AM.108.110

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978-1-944214-26-5