Spatial diagnosis as a means to design mediated spaces
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Ουγγρινης Κωνσταντινος-Αλκετας
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Λιαπη Μαριανθη
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Ouggrinis Konstantinos-Alketas
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Liapi Marianthi
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Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης
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Technical University of Crete
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This paper addresses the concept of spatial diagnosis as a methodology for architects
to analyze and evaluate the quality of existing spaces periodically and
improve them with the use of digital media. Initially the methodology researches
the physical characteristics of the examined space, which are investigated both
historically and empirically, as well as people’s mental imagery of it, which is
examined through cognitive mapping techniques. The research findings are used
as a mapping device for the application of the digital media ‘treatment.’ Selected
intelligent systems form a digital, immaterial layer upon the existing spatial elements
increasing the quality of space and consequently improving people’s experience
in it. The goal of this project, which focuses solely on public spaces for the
extent of this research, is twofold. On a design level, it proposes a way to increase
the quality of space as well as its potential to communicate with people through a
synergic, adaptive approach. On a research level, it seeks to bring together three
diverse but not distant disciplines, those of architecture, cognitive psychology and
information technology.
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