ZAKARIA DJEBBARA

We studied atmosphere as a priming condition for our spatial experiences. The priming potential of atmospheres is a deep-rooted intuition among designers, and we wished to consolidate evidence through a physiological signal-based experiment. Our ANFA presentation illustrated the general theoretical framework, the tested protocol, and the...

Through the interplay of architecture, psychology, and physiology, we explored the priming potential of architectural atmospheres on our first impressions of space. Participants walked through four virtual reality iterations where a corridor connected an empty room to an exhibition space. The starting and ending rooms never changed, whereas the...

Understanding how (dis)abled human bodies interact with the built environment is critical in Urban Design. We examine if somaesthetic theory combined with a neuro-architectural framework can help advance our understanding of human bodily interaction with the built environment. We do so first from a theoretical point of view, and second with an...