Multisensory Perception Of Architectural Design

Abstract

Architectural design goes beyond just constructing buildings, it is also an intriguing interplay of form, function, and beauty that engages the senses and shapes how we perceive space. Architectural settings have a significant influence on our feelings, actions, and general well-being. Our impression of these environments is greatly influenced by our sensory experience, and some design choices might elicit particular feelings and reactions. The purpose of the study is to understand the human senses and how architectural design impact their perception of space. This review work discusses the substantial sensory impacts caused by architectural design features, focusing on how olfactory, tactile, visual, and aural inputs can affect how people perceive things. It explores the complex relationship between design features and the subjective and cognitive reactions they elicit in occupants through a peek at various research papers. This paper gives a thorough analysis of how efficient design decisions may improve the human experience and produce settings that strongly resonate with their users, from the play of light and shadows to the acoustics that fill the air. The process will include understanding the various human senses and how architectural design stimulates the senses that in turn affect how we perceive a respective architectural space. This includes understanding, reviewing, collecting, and comparing data from selected research papers across the world relating to user experience and the hospitality sector. The paper focuses on shedding light on how sensory-driven design may help create a more immersive and aesthetically pleasing built environment based on the discussions on the research findings. Finally, it will conclude all the discussions and findings to motivate future design methodologies that emphasize the multisensory elements of architecture, resulting in environments that have a good and enduring impact on those who use them. 1.0. INTRODUCTION Humans initially perceive space based on their visual sense and then all the other senses. Every design element in the architectural space is crucial as they potentially impact the senses of the users and the way they feel and respond. Well-designed spaces have the power to do more than just provide a practical workplace; they may arouse feelings, build enduring memories, and alter how people view a company or place of business. In order to improve the overall ambiance and user happiness, researchers and designers have come to realize how critical it is to take the sensory impact of design aspects into account. Design ideas that go beyond aesthetics and incorporate sensory elements need to be the key tactic for creating distinctive architecture. In order to illustrate the influence of sensory design aspects, the review paper will look at empirical research papers about humans and senses from an architectural perspective. The purposeful integration of different sensory experiences, such as sight, sound, touch, and smell into the design of a constructed space is referred to as multisensory perception in architecture. This strategy acknowledges that individuals interact with their surroundings through a variety of senses, and that by appealing to these senses, architects can design more holistic, immersive, and engaging places that accommodate the various ways that people perceive and interact with their surroundings. The major sensory effects of architectural design elements are discussed in this review work, with an emphasis on how olfactory, tactile, visual, and auditory inputs may change how individuals perceive things. In order to help designers and architects create environments that are not just aesthetically pleasing but also intensely immersive and unforgettable, the paper will analyze how architectural spaces might be structured to induce particular feelings and responses. The purpose of the study is to comprehend the senses of people along with the way they respond to built environments. 2.0. METHODOLOGY A preliminary literature study was performed on human senses and perception before choosing research papers to gain an understanding of the status of the field's knowledge at the time. A list of relevant keywords and phrases that align with the research was developed that includes terms related to architectural design, sensory perception, and related concepts.