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Conclusion
C/ Home / Familiar places:
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My Bedroom :
Name : Nada Age : 23 years old An architecture student
We’ve chosen “my bedroom” as our study case since it was consistently the most comfortable and inviting space in our home for any visitor who came. And they choose spending their time in this space when there is a lot of hustle and bustle outside. And obviously it is our favorite spot to take a break, relax and and enjoy a cup of coffee in a lovely, cozy atmosphere. It is where we choose to retreat on daily basis.
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Figure n°101:Plan of the bedroom (Source Author)
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Figure n°103:Love is in the air (Source Author) “I love the overall atmosphere of the room, it really reflects my personality, every object have a story and a meaning for me, and I added alot of handmade stuff that I ve created or some from local artisans, or simply vintage objects I’m keeping from my family.”
Figure n°102:Seduction (Source Author) “I love how the room can reveal itself from the hallway, whenever I’m getting inside I feel that it is drawing me in, I feel like I am entering another world or dimension, it really contrastswith the rest of the house.” 3 4
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“This matress reminds me of Eid night when I spent the whole night sewing it alongside with the pillow, just for my room to look complete on Eid’s day”
Figure n°106:Reading corner (Source Author) Atmosphere :
Figure n°104:Sewing spot (Source Author) “Here where I spend most of the time sewing, but what I love the most is this vintage chair that I brought from my grandma’s home
(Alah Yarhamha), I love keeping a piece of her and from my childhood while I’m working.”
Figure n°105:Sewing spot (Source Author) “This is my favorite corner, when I am surrounded by plants and a beautiful breeze coming from the window behind me, it reminds me when I used to sit in the patio of my grandma...same vibe I get.”
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Figure n°107:Under the Jasmin tree (Source Author) “I love keeping in my room Jasmin air fragrance, this smell has a power impact on me, it reminds me of beautiful old days when I used to buy jasmin perfume from the medina of tunis.”
Figure n°108:Gathering in the Patio (Source Author) “ I chose ceramic not wallpaper to place on this wall, because I love the texture of it and feels like I am into my grandparents patio in their “Dar Aarbi.”
Figure n°109:Art and Craft (Source Author)
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“This crochet throw blanket was made by my aunt, everyone in the family has one of these, I love how colorful and cosy it is. and some pillows that I’ve made myself too, I love handmade and crafty objects.”
“I’m keeping the architect helmet that we got in JAC, it reminds me always of the future... and obviously my dream catcher that I’ve made when I was a kid, I keep it whereve I move out.” “I love thinking about the personal things that people surround themselves with in order to feel at home and for which I create room, space and place56.”
Figure n°110:Things I keep around (Source Author) Atmosphere :
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Figure n°111:Handmade Lamp (Source Author) “This is a lamp that I’ ve made with my father, it was a fun time creating it, I love the natural, calming vibe it gives, and especially it reminds me of the moments while making it and the obstacles we had. ” DIY projects offer some relief from the storm at a time when so many people are grappling with uncertainty, concern, and grief. According to a 2010 review 57 by NIH (National Library Medicine), doing creative things like crafting can boost wellbeing and quality of life while reducing stress, anxiety, and mood disorders. According to another study by BMC Public Health 58, persons who participated in arts and crafts reported less mental distress. Additionally, their levels of mental performance and life happiness were higher. In fact, “The most important reasons provided for involvement in Maker activities (DIY) were mood-repair, socializing with friends, and the ability to “stay presentfocused. 59 ”
SUMMARY / CONCLUSION
A/ Sacred/ Spiritual places :
- Not being guided and free to explore in the space --> being aware of the moment present, triggers the memory - Designing using element of Surprise --> Break the pattern - Excitement of moving forward toward a target --> Seduction
B/ Old traditional villages/sites :
- Building with natural material : Add movement through time + Serenity - Temperature of the space : Contrasting between the physical sensation and psychological perception - Thresholds as transition spaces to prepare and seduct - Integration and “melting” with the landscape : Mindfulness
C/ Home / Familiar places:
- Surrounding objects as a tool to give a sense of home ---> Familiarity - Triggering memories and imagination through a multisensory space -Handmade objects to add movement and ‘‘life’’ to the space - Being surrounded by nature - Art and Craft (DIY) to boost well being and reduce stress
Atmosphere :
58. Study : The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health: A Review of
Current Literature, 2010, source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 59. Study: Arts, mental distress, mental health functioning & life satisfaction, 2020, . Source: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
