How does architecture provide the need for someone to experience daily life through physical sensation? Sensory-Seeking, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) whereby physical feelings are constantly being sought in-order to stimulate a starved nervous system became a key component of this projects brief.
Rigorous spatial planning and sequence of movement mapping was imperative to the success of this project. Material properties and a sense of hierarchy was intrinsic.
Consisting of eleven solid brick blades, this project guides it’s occupants through a careful sequence of spaces both internally and externally. Each brick blade is orientated to take full advantage of its context, and the environmental parameters which were presented. Each brick blade is detailed and expressed to be touched, climbed and remembered over time. Where you walk, where you pause, where you sit, stand and work – all considered critical operations in the realisations of how this project is read and more importantly, physically understood.
