Too Much ‘Stuff’ and the Wrong Space: A Conceptual Framework of Material Possessions

Marco, Elena; Williams, Katie; Oliveira, Sonja

doi:10.7454/in.v3i2.78

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“…The design probes used in this study were in the form of four diagrams that articulate the characterisation and categorisation of material possessions, as well as the conceptual design framework developed by the authors from a cross-field literature (Marco et al, 2020) to be used when designing homes (see left-hand side of Figure 1). This framework identifies value, temporality, and visibility as core characteristics that drive the categorisation of material possessions into utilitarian and pleasurable possessions, or possessions that shape the inner and/or external self.…”

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“…Figure 2 brings together an abstraction of the four diagrams used as visual probes, to show how the overall framework presents a new characterisation and categorisation of material possessions for design. For more detail on the framework, the reader is directed to Marco et al (2020). Initially, 25 professional architects were contacted to be potential participants in the study.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The authors then began the briefing stage, in which they introduced the participants to the carefully designed visual probes that summarise the storage-focused conceptual framework (Marco et al, 2020). The probes focused the architect's mind on the impact of material possessions in the physical space of the house and their associated storage practices.…”

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“…As part of wider research concerned with how an understanding of material possessions can help inform spatial storage design, this study engages with practising architects to bring a new and much needed user-centred perspective on today's housing problem, namely the impact of inhabitants' material possessions on the physical space of the home. The study uses a new storage-focused conceptual design framework, developed by the authors from cross-field literature (Marco et al, 2020). Diagrams representing the framework were used as probes to stimulate dialogue and the design thinking of practising architects (Marco et al, 2020).…”

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“…The study uses a new storage-focused conceptual design framework, developed by the authors from cross-field literature (Marco et al, 2020). Diagrams representing the framework were used as probes to stimulate dialogue and the design thinking of practising architects (Marco et al, 2020). By exploring new approaches to housing design thinking from a storage perspective, architects were able to propose designs that support the inhabitants' lives and lifestyles, and therefore their well-being.…”

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Inhabitants of UK housing have more possessions than ever, whilst space for living in standardised houses is at a premium. The acquisition of material possessions, and how it affects both space and inhabitants’ wellbeing, has not previously been considered in architectural practice or housing policy research fields. This paper addresses this gap, by exploring how practising architects design for the storage of material possessions in housing. For the first time, it places storage practices at the centre of housing design thinking, by engaging practising architects in a design intervention to explore original design solutions that support inhabitants’ lives and lifestyles, and therefore their wellbeing. The study uses a new storage-focused conceptual design framework to seek design knowledge, to better understand how storage practices could be considered when designing. The findings have implications for design practice research, providing an account of how architects consider storage in housing design, drawing on novel design intervention methods.

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This paper explores ease of access in the spatial practice of domestic waste separation. Such an ease was observed by investigating how foodstuff is arranged, here and there, as an attempt to bring order. In the process of separating the foodstuff waste, the inhabitant’s body-her position, movement, and technical gestures–interrelates with the foodstuff, utensils, and the surrounding spaces become crucial aspects. Arguably, performing such a spatial practice boosts the inhabitant’s convenience, thus encouraging sustainable waste separation in domestic settings. In particular, this paper employs a microlens observation with a qualitative approach to dismantle the spatiality of the everyday domestic waste separation practice. The findings suggest dimension and adjustability are the essential measurable aspects in obtaining the desired convenience. Such a role raises the awareness for considering ergonomics for obtaining ease of access in separating waste. It drives the utilisations of particular portable objects and working surfaces, to assist in separating waste conveniently throughout the phases of bringing order. Notably, the temporary placement of wanted and unwanted foodstuff parts signifies the arrangement of here and there in such ways. Therefore, these findings expand the discussion of ergonomics, towards a sustained practice of waste treatment.

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Architects’ ‘enforced togetherness’: new design affordances of the home

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Lockdown impositions have impacted people's lives, their health and wellbeing, changing the ways in which dwellings are used and occupied. Spaces within the home have had to be rapidly renegotiated, redesigned and resynchronised in ways not yet fully explored or understood. Social relationships in the home have shifted and adapted as a result of 'enforced togetherness'. This study presents a rich snapshot of 23 UK designer-architects' transformative lived experiences of lockdown, using an interpretative phenomenological approach. It identifies four critical socio-spatial affordances that are rooted in the physical and mental wellbeing of the architects/designers. 'Individuality' suggests the need for increased physical separation to be alone. 'Communality' denotes a need for household members to be together. Both individuality and communality are seen as two opposite dimensions of the socio-spatial affordance of the home. 'Adaptability' points to requirements for flexible, decluttered and versatile spaces to enable 'vibrancy' not 'suffocation'. Finally, 'connectivity' encompasses the need for a strong connection between the indoors and outdoors. These dimensions must be considered in housing design, so new housing models can emerge. The use of interpretative phenomenological analysis, employing the architectural tool of drawing, is shown to be a useful approach for housing research.

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Too Much ‘Stuff’ and the Wrong Space: A Conceptual Framework of Material Possessions

Cited by 6 publications

References 20 publications

Prioritising Storage Practices: A New Approach to Housing Design Thinking

Prioritising Storage Practices: A New Approach to Housing Design Thinking

Arranging here and there: A microlens observation on domestic waste separation

Architects’ ‘enforced togetherness’: new design affordances of the home

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