Atmosphere in Urban Design: A Workplace Ethnography of an Architecture Practice

This book explores the role of atmosphere in work processes within an urban design studio, highlighting the unpredictability and uncertainty in the design phases. It identifies atmospheres as pockets of doubt, open-mindedness, and single-mindedness that play a crucial value in the processes of design production and creativity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the ethnographic exploration of the profound influence of atmosphere on work processes within an urban design studio. It offers invaluable insights into how architectural practices are infused with atmosphere across diverse configurations throughout different phases of selected construction projects. From the outside, architectural practices often exude a sense of orderliness and meticulous consideration, grounded in evidence and rationally justified. However, this book challenges the conventional perception by peeling back the layers to expose the unpredictable and uncertain aspects within the design phases. Rather than seeking to undermine the pristine image of 'starchitect businesses,' its objective is to emphasize the indispensable value of pockets of doubt that raise questions rather than provide answers, foster open-mindedness rather than narrow-mindedness, and play a vital role in the processes of design production and creativity. The book identifies these enigmatic atmospheres as enveloping the architectural practice, shedding light on the intricate interplay between environment, culture, and design.

This captivating book delves into the ethnographic exploration of the profound influence of atmosphere on work processes within an urban design studio. It offers invaluable insights into how architectural practices are infused with atmosphere across diverse configurations throughout different phases of selected construction projects. From the outside, architectural practices often exude a sense of orderliness and meticulous consideration, grounded in evidence and rationally justified. However, this book challenges the conventional perception by peeling back the layers to expose the unpredictable and uncertain aspects within the design phases. Rather than seeking to undermine the pristine image of 'starchitect businesses,' its objective is to emphasize the indispensable value of pockets of doubt that raise questions rather than provide answers, foster open-mindedness rather than narrow-mindedness, and play a vital role in the processes of design production and creativity. The book identifies these enigmatic atmospheres as enveloping the architectural practice, shedding light on the intricate interplay between environment, culture, and design.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032247090