Architecture of Mindfulness: How Architecture Engages the Five Senses

Identifier

6704

Author

Farnaz Sadeghi

Date

2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture

Major

Architecture

Concentration

Architecture

Committee Chair

Pamela Hurley

Committee Member

Jennifer Barker

Committee Member

Brian Andrews

Abstract

Today’s technological world is causing further separation between the mind and body, resulting in physiological and psychological issues. Mindfulness blurs this duality and helps people to be aware of their present life. This thesis explores the idea of presence and how architecture can play a role in creating moments of awareness. It investigates the ways architecture can engage the five senses through form, material, light and shadow, and connection to nature.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to the local University of Memphis Electronic Theses & dissertation (ETD) Repository.

Recommended Citation

Sadeghi, Farnaz, "Architecture of Mindfulness: How Architecture Engages the Five Senses" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2174.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/2174