Materiality and Sensibility: Phenomenological Studies of Brick As Architectural Material

Abstract


 
 
 
 An incessant challenge for the architects nowadays is how to design architectural projects that support the creation of meaningful experiences, benefitting from the interconnection between building materiality and human sensibility. The purpose of this study is to provide a phenomenological understanding of brick as an architectural material and how people perceive its architectural space and interpret its architectural meaning.Method of phenomenological analysis from Moustakas (1994) is adopted to guide the whole research procedures; using in-depth and multiple interviews with the users of three different buildings who shared experiences in inhibiting and interacting with the environment created with brick as an architectural material.
 
 
 

Spasialitas dan Temporalitas Arsitektur Bambu dalam Konteks Masyarakat Tradisional dan Kontemporer

“…Lebih jauh, derajat keterlingkupan (enclosure) ruang, ukuran, bentuk, openings, dan pencahayaan juga mempengaruhi kualitas spasial [7]. Elemen pembatas ruang (elements of spatial definition), kedalaman ruang (depths of space), kepadatan ruang (densities of space), bukaan ruang (openings of space), geometri ruang (geometry of plans, sections, and spaces), serta cahaya dan bayangan (light and shade) adalah sebagian aspek spasial yang dapat memberikan pengalaman keruangan bagi manusia [8].…”