Alexia Jade Harvey

Poetics of the House

The “conventional house” obstructs one from having meaningful emotional experiences within it. The historical interlinking of geometry, proportions, and the human body in architecture has unfortunately morphed into standardization. Have we become hermit crabs, carelessly moving from one shell to another? Why does one have an instinct to furnish domestic space? How can a house entice the senses? To answer such questions, an alternative approach to designing a house is explored: Zoey’s House. Zoey feels emotional about her house, which is designed around her daily routine and bodily proportions. Her experiences of daily living are enhanced, and she feels fulfilled.

Advisors: Fala Atelier