Architectural and Urban Spaces for Creative Thinking. Visual Data and Questionnaire Analysis Methods in Support of Design Process

Abstract

The paper states that there exists a set of spatial properties in architecture and urban situations, which stimulate the creative abilities of space users. An innovative research tool composed of visual data analysis and questionnaire has been designed to research this aspect of human performance. The information obtained by means of the visual data analysis pertains to spatial aspects of the issue, whereas the survey delivers an insight into the actions, motivations, physical and psychological state of users. Spatial forms, which stimulate the creative process can be built on the basis of the conducted research.