THEORY

ATTENTION RESTORATION THEORY

EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROVIDE VARIOUS TYPES OF ATTENTION TYPES CAN RESTORE ATTENTION. UNDERSTANDING THE QUALITIES OF THESE SPACES WILL HELP TO ENHANCE THE USER EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE STUDENT CENTER.

“BEING AWAY”

Creating a feeling of a changing environment

Ability of an environment to generate awe, which gives attention rest

Connection between each element found in an environment, moving through and taking in elements

Program: Characteristics found in environment that meet the preferences and goals of a person

“FASCINATION”

“EXTENT”

QUALITIES

The feeling of being away is important to attention restoration because is signifies a break. Whether it is a physical or mental break, this can be achieved by creating an environment that prioritizes change. Fascination is a major component of restoration. This provides something to focus on that is larger than yourself, giving perspective. To achieve this, I will introduce something visually unexpected in the environment.

Procession becomes an important aspect of restoration. Defining the transition between each element and space will help to achieve the restoration.

“COMPATIBILITY”

Compatibility will include everything a student needs for daily life and restoration. To achieve this, I will need to explore how a student uses space to determine their needs.

STRESS RECOVERY THEORY

EXPOSURE TO NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS HAVE POSITIVE IMPACTS ON PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS. MIMICKING THESE ENVIRONMENTS AND PROVIDING A VARIETY OF ATTENTIONS WILL ENHANCE THE USER EXPERIENCE.

“EFFORTLESS ATTENTION”

“SUSTAINED ATTENTION”

“ALTERNATING ATTENTION”

“RESTORED ATTENTION”

ATTENTION TYPES

Effortless Attention is meant to keep an individuals attention maintained without exertion. This is intended to create an environment to support daily tasks. Sustained Attention is intended for focusing. In order to achieve sustained attention, it requires minimal distractions, clean lines and the ability to phase out others around you. Alternating Attention is intended for engagement. This becomes a back and forth between effortless and sustained attention, intended to ignite curiosity. Restored Attention is meant to provide an individual space to reflect. This becomes a space for solitude.

PROSPECT AND REFUGE THEORY

EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROVIDE AREAS PROSPECT AND REFUGE CAN CREATE A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL THE USER EXPERIENCE.

“PROSPECT AND REFUGE” An environment that allows an individual or group to observe without necessarily being seen. This will be beneficial when designing for comfort and security, which is important for stress management.

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