This contribution presents an experimental methodology for sensing and communicating the city for urban design purposes. More in detail, the goal of the experiential-walk method developed by the author is mainly directed at improving the designer's attitude and ability in considering the multisensory and dynamic environmental conditions from the very beginning of the design process thanks to a personal immersion in motion and in place. The methodology consists of three main phases: i) direct experience and observation, ii) self-reflection and interpretation, iii) data collection, representation and communication. The aim of the first phase is to feel what the place is and what the place might be or what the place is in nuce. The second phase is about mulling over the experience and interpreting the nature of the place. The last phase is directed at representing and communicating the experience and the place criticalities and potentialities. The entire (recursive) process can be intended as a sequence of interconnected actions to increase sensory awareness. It eventually aims at discovering and sharing the said and the unsaid of places. Besides the methodology description, some case studies applications and results are presented together with the lessons learned.

Experiential-walk. Experiencing and Representing the City for Urban Design Purposes

Barbara Piga
2021-01-01

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This contribution presents an experimental methodology for sensing and communicating the city for urban design purposes. More in detail, the goal of the experiential-walk method developed by the author is mainly directed at improving the designer's attitude and ability in considering the multisensory and dynamic environmental conditions from the very beginning of the design process thanks to a personal immersion in motion and in place. The methodology consists of three main phases: i) direct experience and observation, ii) self-reflection and interpretation, iii) data collection, representation and communication. The aim of the first phase is to feel what the place is and what the place might be or what the place is in nuce. The second phase is about mulling over the experience and interpreting the nature of the place. The last phase is directed at representing and communicating the experience and the place criticalities and potentialities. The entire (recursive) process can be intended as a sequence of interconnected actions to increase sensory awareness. It eventually aims at discovering and sharing the said and the unsaid of places. Besides the methodology description, some case studies applications and results are presented together with the lessons learned.
2021
Experiential Walks For Urban Design. Revealing, Representing, and Activating the Sensory Environment
978-3-030-76694-8
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