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.