CERES: experimento projetual com abordagem multissensorial e biofílica de ecogastronomia vegana em João Pessoa.

Abstract

This study explores methods for creating biophilic atmospheres in architecture, using Stephen Kellert’s (2018) biophilic design approach and Peter Zumthor’s (2006) conception of atmospheres. Bodily experience is paramount in the design process, serving as both the starting point in architectural programming and the ultimate result in interacting with space. This direct experience suggests that we should develop structured strategies to strengthen the relationship between individuals and the built environment. The similarity between Kellert’s and Zumthor’s theories indicates an unexplored opportunity to enrich the user experience. The work begins with a comparative analysis of the two phenomenological theories, identifying similarities between their categories. It then proposes the creation of an analytical tool that integrates these theories, highlighting how they can be applied to qualify a space as a biophilic atmosphere. Subsequently, this tool is used to evaluate architectural projects from different periods, considering the application of biophilic design and multisensoriality theories. It is found that even though the application of categories in existing works may not have been intentional, the presence of multisensory and biophilic elements can be observed in them. Recognizing intentionality as an ordering element for the project, the study also experiments with the creation of a space that is deliberately designed to be biophilic and multisensory, guided by the intention to enhance the connection between people and the built environmet.