Senses of Architecture Using the Senses to Enhance Architectural Experience

Crooks, Ryan

Senses of Architecture Using the Senses to Enhance Architectural Experience by Ryan Crooks - BIS Publisher 2025 - 225 pages 22 cm

13 May 2025

Includes bibliographical references (p. 212-223)

Senses of Architecture is a groundbreaking book that challenges the traditional approach to design by emphasizing the often overlooked senses. It explores how engaging all our senses-touch, smell, sound, and even taste-can enhance our experience of spaces, sparking a new wave of inspiration and intrigue among architects and designers.
The book urges architects and designers to awaken these dormant senses, often neglected in modern design, to unlock a deeper understanding and appreciation of spaces. By moving beyond a purely visual approach, Senses of Architecture offers innovative solutions that make structures more dynamic and captivating.
Senses of Architecture is not just a theoretical exploration, but a practical guide that empowers architects and designers. Through insightful guidance and practical examples, the book equips them with valuable tools for incorporating sensory experiences into architectural projects. It encourages a holistic approach to design and invites clients to consider designs that engage all the senses.

9789063697242

720.1 CRO