Reimagining Residential Design and Spatial Organization through Dynamic Interactions
A built environment has a dynamic life of its own, which is defined by the interaction between the individual and the form they occupy. These interactions are dynamic, constantly evolving and change over time. Current design processes tend to perceive residential environments in isolation – a) Physical organization of space and b) composition of functional elements within these individual spaces. Architects perceive residential units within a multi-storey building as composition of spaces, while interior designers and individual inhabitants perceive them as composition of various elements, including furniture, artwork etc. Consequently, residential design is not comprehensively perceived as an output that emerges through an interaction between architects, designers, and the user.
The research is situated in a broader framework that critically examines the prevailing model of residential design and construction. It investigates the concept of an emergent, self-organizing system for spatial planning of residential units at every level within a multi-storey building. The spatial configuration that emerges through the application of such systems responds to the need of the user with the possibility of future growth. Furthermore, it seeks to develop a design process, that acknowledges the role of the user, designer, and architect in establishing the spaces that constitute the overall layout of residential floor.
