À procura da multisensorialidade. Considerações sobre Arquitetura Contemporânea

Abstract

This dissertation aims to present a critical review of the human multisensory experience in the architectural space. Mostly, it tries to outline the importance and describe the character of this experience as a way of thinking and approaching architectural project in the contemporary world. The first part (1. Olho dominante) introduces the phenomenon of the vision dominance in the contemporary times. It elaborates on the reflection, that sight has over the human experience and what are the consequences of it in the architecture. The second part (2. Perceção e espaço) explores characteristics of the perceptual processes in human being apparatus and its relationship with the environment. The analysis contains statements of the architectural theorists who broadly focus on this subject. The third chapter (3. Além da vista), on the contrary, explains how all senses (sight, hearing, smell, and touch - taste will not be considered) are influenced by the architectural perceiving. In the end, I will substantiate how examples such as some contemporary pieces of art and architecture, creates a complete environment that allows the human being an absolute experience of space.