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Architecture as therapy: the contribution of senses to rehabilitation

Stathis Theofanis

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Some times architecture manages to give us a certain mood. The same space can make someone feel calm, while another person may feel uncomfortable or insecure. In most cases, however, the emotions that a space causes us are common. The issue that is explored in this lecture is the role of architecture in the healing process. Psychology and senses that are associated with feelings and their role in architecture. An architecture that is rarely encountered in the modern era is being studied. Personal answers are pursued to be given from the expression of the senses , architecture and references from some suggestions to the healing process. The purpose of this research is to identify the basic architectural principles based on patient support in the treatment process in a modern society, taking into account the socio-political conditions that can diversify the income of architectural information and lead to a variety of architectural experiences. It is attempted to associate the senses with the structural consistency , which can activate them and also to associate the connection of the above with the personal experience of the architectural space , which - by causing emotions - can participate in the therapy and strengthen it. At the same time, some basic design principles that enhance the whole healing process are highlighted

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