Midlaj Kodiyathur’s Post

Happy to share the publication of my new research paper "An architectural insight into the role of personalisation of homes and its effects on residents’ psychological well-being" in #Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. The research introduces the concept of 'Transformability' which highlights the significane of personalisation of space in eleviating user's psychological well-being. The details of the findings can be found in the full article. Co-Authors: Rachel Sara, Paul Redford, Louis Rice, and Colin Booth. Full article availabe at: https://lnkd.in/dThq9RYQ #Personalisation, #Healthy_Architecture, #Design_for_Wellbeing, #Transformability, #Architectural_Psychology, #Health_and_Wellbeing, #Sustainable_Architecture

World Art Day serves as a poignant reminder of the connection between art and architecture. Beyond conventional boundaries, art permeates the very fabric of architectural expression. Visionary architects, akin to storytellers, wield space, light and shadow as their artistic tools, infusing the built environment with vitality and emotive resonance. This symbiotic relationship fuels innovation, pushing the frontiers of creativity and sparking boundless imagination. As we honor World Art Day, a contemplation on how artistic principles enrich and invigorate architectural practice emerges as indispensable for nurturing the architects of tomorrow. #worldartday

Published Research Paper:- I am thrilled to share the intriguing findings of my extensive research on the captivating subject of Nazi architecture. As a student, I embarked on a journey to delve into the historical and architectural aspects of this complex topic. My research centered around the monumental structures that emerged during the Third Reich, leaving an indelible mark on German cities. From the awe-inspiring Nazi Party Rally Grounds to the imposing Congress Hall, these buildings served as powerful symbols of the regime's ideology and aspirations. Beyond the physical structures themselves, I examined the sociopolitical context that shaped the architectural landscape of the time. By understanding the motivations, societal impact, and ethical implications of Nazi architecture, we can gain valuable insights into the power of design and its influence on society. While confronting the dark history of the Nazi era, it is crucial to approach this subject with sensitivity, condemning the abhorrent ideology that fueled its existence. By studying Nazi architecture, we are reminded of the importance of preserving historical memory and working towards a future that upholds human rights, inclusivity, and social progress. #NaziArchitecture #HistoricalInsights #PowerOfDesign #PreservingMemory #InclusivityAndSocialProgress #ArchitectureForPositiveChange

Who and what shapes our physical context? Want to know more? Participate in the Public Talks and Discussion on how to diversify architectural histories 14. December. 17.00-18.30. Find out more👇Henriette Steiner, Svava Riesto, Xiaohui Zhang

Next Mon 27 November: Situating Architecture David Serlin (UC San Diego) examines episodes and artifacts from the life of Helen Keller (1880-1968), the famous American deafblind author and advocate, in order to think critically about the relationship between disability and urban modernity in the twentieth century. The Situating Architecture lecture series showcases the latest research of leading architectural scholars with a particular focus on applying new and diverse methodologies and critical theories to architecture and cities. https://lnkd.in/eUV4EQdP

Mankind’s quest for verticality has an underexplored dimension: the queasy feeling of vertigo many experience when close to the edge of a sheer drop. ⁠Davide Deriu⁠, Reader in Architectural History and Theory at the University of Westminster, London, has taken on the relative lack of research into the subject with an interdisciplinary approach, captured in his book ⁠On Balance: Architecture and Vertigo⁠. Come, stand on the edge with us. https://lnkd.in/gHU9FHTA

Published Research Paper:- I am thrilled to share the intriguing findings of my extensive research on the captivating subject of Nazi architecture. As a student, I embarked on a journey to delve into the historical and architectural aspects of this complex topic. My research centered around the monumental structures that emerged during the Third Reich, leaving an indelible mark on German cities. From the awe-inspiring Nazi Party Rally Grounds to the imposing Congress Hall, these buildings served as powerful symbols of the regime's ideology and aspirations. Beyond the physical structures themselves, I examined the sociopolitical context that shaped the architectural landscape of the time. By understanding the motivations, societal impact, and ethical implications of Nazi architecture, we can gain valuable insights into the power of design and its influence on society. While confronting the dark history of the Nazi era, it is crucial to approach this subject with sensitivity, condemning the abhorrent ideology that fueled its existence. By studying Nazi architecture, we are reminded of the importance of preserving historical memory and working towards a future that upholds human rights, inclusivity, and social progress. #NaziArchitecture #HistoricalInsights #PowerOfDesign #PreservingMemory #InclusivityAndSocialProgress #ArchitectureForPositiveChange

Article by myself and Maarit Mäkelä published in the Research in Arts and Education Journal. "This practice-led research article explores how post-humanist and eco-feminist perspectives of entanglement and relationality challenge human exceptionalism as a basis for making architecture in the process of the Alusta research pavilion. Multisensory spatial experience, material circulation and more-than-human temporalities are explored through building a temporary pavilion for multispecies encounters in an urban museum setting. Reflecting on the project, an architectural space is understood as a continuous process of becoming enacted by various human and nonhuman forces instead of as a stable object with a sole human author. Architecture is reimagined as part of the web of care sustaining all life." https://lnkd.in/dq9VY64N

Cicero Challenger: Day 75/90 "From Utopia to Futurescapes: Futures Literacy for Next Generations of Architects and Designers," by Anna Barbara, Yuemei Ma, Journal of Futures Studies, December 2018 From the article synopsis: "This paper discusses the connection between the future and architectural design by reviewing the experiments of architecture and spatial design with utopias over the past, the theories of futures studies and future literacy, and how utopias can be a medium for designing concrete and aspirational futures and spaces." The article delves into centuries of 'utopian visions' in architectural design, exploring the evolving ideals for spatial education. The research advocates for a futurescape in architectural education that embraces interdisciplinary collaboration, community-driven scenarios, dynamic adaptability, and a harmonious coexistence of artifacts from different epochs. It emphasizes the importance of reconciling sustainability, fostering “out of the box” thinking, and cultivating a profound awareness of non-traditional approaches. "In generic terms, utopia as a mode of imaginatively shaping the vision of an ideal society or form of life is a “spatial practice specifically designed to serve a universal purpose: it depicts future or alternative societies and imaginary landscapes or invented worlds that construct, sustain and circulate the idea of a culturally and politically unified – or, for that matter, fragmented – community of individuals (Pordzik, 2009). One of the most significant ways in the past in which architecture has taught itself to elaborate the future has been through utopias borrowed from philosophy, religion, science, politics, art, and even invented its own to experiment with. Hence, the relationship between architecture and the future has been mediated by utopias, so there has been no utopia without a location, without a place, a city, or a building that could host it." In the realm of design education, the prost further underscores the imperative for aspiring architects and designers to go beyond conventional perspectives, addressing both current challenges and actively shaping the envisioned future for themselves and their communities through innovative practices. #CiceroChallange #StrategicForesight #DesignFutures

Cicero Challenger: Day 75/90 "From Utopia to Futurescapes: Futures Literacy for Next Generations of Architects and Designers," by Anna Barbara, Yuemei Ma, Journal of Futures Studies, December 2018; this time introducing design for the built environment and futures thinking, which is Charles Plath and i thought this would be a good add. From the article synopsis: "This paper discusses the connection between the future and architectural design by reviewing the experiments of architecture and spatial design with utopias over the past, the theories of futures studies and future literacy, and how utopias can be a medium for designing concrete and aspirational futures and spaces." The article delves into centuries of 'utopian visions' in architectural design, exploring the evolving ideals for spatial education. The research advocates for a futurescape in architectural education that embraces interdisciplinary collaboration, community-driven scenarios, dynamic adaptability, and a harmonious coexistence of artifacts from different epochs. It emphasizes the importance of reconciling sustainability, fostering “out of the box” thinking, and cultivating a profound awareness of non-traditional approaches. "In generic terms, utopia as a mode of imaginatively shaping the vision of an ideal society or form of life is a “spatial practice specifically designed to serve a universal purpose: it depicts future or alternative societies and imaginary landscapes or invented worlds that construct, sustain and circulate the idea of a culturally and politically unified – or, for that matter, fragmented – community of individuals (Pordzik, 2009). One of the most significant ways in the past in which architecture has taught itself to elaborate the future has been through utopias borrowed from philosophy, religion, science, politics, art, and even invented its own to experiment with. Hence, the relationship between architecture and the future has been mediated by utopias, so there has been no utopia without a location, without a place, a city, or a building that could host it." In the realm of design education, the prost further underscores the imperative for aspiring architects and designers to go beyond conventional perspectives, addressing both current challenges and actively shaping the envisioned future for themselves and their communities through innovative practices. #CiceroChallange #StrategicForesight #DesignFutures