Sensory ArchitectureRedefining How One Interprets Space
Through the Design of this Addition to the John G. Shedd Aquarium Chicago, Illinois
Problem Statement:
How do combinations of our senses influence the way we interact with our surrounding built environment?
North Facade - Lake Side
Theoretical Premise/Unifying Idea:
The built environment can trigger and or stimulate the senses, creating a more holistic experience of one's surroundings.
Approach
Justification:
Humans are visually dominant creatures but it is important that designers address not only this visual sense, but all of our senses, for people experience a space or environment with different sensory strengths, and this differentiates their experience and or understanding of that space.
Plaza Floor Plan
This project was designed to serve the needs of the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois. The facility has outgrown its historic boundary and is in need of expansion. This program responds to these needs by providing a new entrance for patrons, an additional emersive exhibit and building services to the park patrons. This addition is constructed in an octagonal shape providing reference to the original historic building. It
addresses not only the visual sense, as all architecture does, but also uses sounds and textile changes to heighten ones experience of the space.
addresses not only the visual sense, as all architecture does, but also uses sounds and textile changes to heighten ones experience of the space.
Plaza - Interior
Atrium
Longitudinal Section - Looking North
Transverse Section - Looking East
Immersive Exhibit
Presentation Boards
Site Model
Circulation Model
