Let me begin be saying I'm enjoying this topic. How fun to read and analyze architecture and interior design that surrounds me.
In particular, this quote struck me right from the beginning in the reading, " it's the interrelationships between spaces, walls, and ceilings, and windows that shape our experience." I can understand this completely especially when it comes to your homes. You want a place to live in that feels like "home". It should make one feel safe and comfortable. That's exactly why I believe there's that stereo type that every person (at least every woman) wants that house with the white picket fence, wrap around porch, etc. Basically the 'picture perfect' house. So, why, oh why, are schools designed and look the way they do? By this I mean....blah and boring. White brick walls, cold white tile floors, only some classrooms with windows, square or rectangular shaped walls, ceilings, rooms. That's what I think about when I think about the typical school. How is this welcoming for students and encouraging them to come to school? More thought and effort needs to be involved in the creating of a school. I suppose it shouldn't be a home or they would get too comfortable, but there should be some welcoming aspect attributed to the school. For instance, more natural lighting. Allow that vitamin D to enter the classroom and help uplift their moods. Also, work on the 'order. A little creativeness in patterns, alignment, and rhythm would help. School design, in my opinion, needs some assistance for the better.
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