Man connects with nature and is inspired by nature. Architects based on this interaction with nature create an architectural language of forms, spatial volumes, shapes, and materials, which develop from their own individual philosophy and their perception of the connection between nature and architecture which can be disseminated into components. A dialogue with nature also includes the impact of nature on design as experience. The paper will suggest that biophilic design is an outcome from this interaction and can be illustrated in the interface between the built environment and nature at various levels seen in the interplay of elements, creation of spaces and in the morphology of shapes, forms, materials, texture and in patterns. The objective of this paper is to study the architectural language of Laurie Baker with focus on the role played by the façade wall in creating multiple experiences which can be assimilated into patterns. The façade wall of a sample of houses built in 1990’s in Trivandrum will be analysed to illustrate this connection. A set of patterns based on the analysis will be proposed.
The understanding in the differentiation between spaces and places is vital in architecture. One deals with the physical dimensions that constitute the physical form and boundary while the other is an edifice that contributes to the narrative of the user and is people-centric. Spaces and Places are not mutually exclusive owing to the fact that any place intrinsically stems from a space. However the components that define each of these phenomena differ in intent during their creation. All spaces employ the use of metrics to generate lines, planes, volumes. Well-designed spaces combine these tangible metrics with creativity and a keen focus on aesthetics that bear positively on the physical manifestation and composition of these forms. Places go beyond creating purely aesthetic spaces and engage the user/s in a dynamic dialogue that helps the user forge an emotional and/or spiritual connect to the place. There are several elements which aid in the creation of such place. Of these, authoritative elements may be considered to lend authenticity to design. This paper tests the hypothesis that authoritative elements are key influencers of Placemaking in Architecture.
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