Stairs as Seating Space in Public Parks, Buildings and Campuses A Dissertation
Abstract
We treat space somewhat the same way we treat sex. It is there but we don’t talk about it” 1
The idea of space have always refined architects to a newer perspective, but still there are very few who questions or tries to find a new space, rather move along with the same old form evolution, in design. The communication that happens through space, is much more than what happens through formal language, yet space haven’t been given the importance it should be given by architects. The dissertation talks about one of the most important elements in architecture, that as a whole changed the whole meaning of space or can say took or combined newer spaces within the grasp of the designer or architect. Stair, the most important element in architecture, is what is discussed in this dissertation, how the age old stair can be used for one of the main need of the human civilization, seating. The seating spaces have been addressed very keenly by architects in the current scenario to extents astounding, but the question always remains did they, the architects forget about the human condition in the need for a better, newer, and aesthetic form. This dissertation made a study on if there is a difference in preference in the people for what the designers give them compared to what they need, and will they open up to try in a new solution to their problem. The dissertation will provide insight to the architects, that there can always be another option for every simple element in architecture, and that stairs are one very good example that have been playing right in front of us from the beginning but utilized by very few.
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