Urban havens: create peaceful homes in the city’s chaos
“Feeling at home” is more than just an expression – it is a feeling of warmth and comfort that turns space into a real shelter. To achieve this, elements such as color, texture, lighting and materials play an important role in forming an environment that enhances relaxation and luxury. With the support of research in ecosystem and neuroscience, the relationship between physical spaces and human behavior highlights how architecture can directly influence the atmosphere, and chaos turns into a calm.
Finnish architect Johani Balsma He argues that the house is more than just a material structure; It is a liquid condition and develops with memories, images, desires and fears. The house was built over time through rituals and routine, as the house develops as individuals and families adapting to their surroundings. In this process, the pursuit of the space for the movement of warmth and calm becomes necessary – especially when the outside world suggests the opposite. Time in mind, we have chosen five strategies to help create reserved airspace from external chaos.
These strategies work together to create calm environments that enhance intimate relationship and comfort. Carefully designed items enhance personal bonds and sensory experiences, and cultivate the spaces that call for calm. In addition, the planned entrance is well as a transition from external crowding to the peaceful decline of the house, which enhances its role as a resort within the urban scene.
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Create comfortable spaces
“The light from the window of the house is a light waiting,” note Bachelor’s. The real house has a soul – a presence awaits his lover. Lighting plays a fundamental role in shaping this atmosphere. Since calm is closely related to warmth and a sense of belonging, light becomes a powerful tool in affecting feelings. Soft, warm lighting creates a comfortable atmosphere, while natural light enhances both physical and mental well -being. Besides lighting, the colors stimulate the brain, and form a unique visual language connected to memories and personal experiences. Colors collections continue at a deep level, directly or indirectly affect human behavior. Besides forming spatial atmosphere, colors act as a powerful tool to stimulate feelings, with neutral and soft tones such as blue, green and light gray enhances the feeling of calm.
One of the most well -known strategies to create comfortable spaces is to integrate elements and natural materials. This practice, known as biophilia, highlights the importance of nature in reducing stress. Depending on the available space, this can mean the integration of carefully designed landscape or even small touches of green spaces. In addition, the use of natural materials for structures or finishes – such as wood – tends to warm to the home environment, which enhances communication with nature.
Ho khue architects / ho khue
House of Tranquility / Tal Goldsmith Fish Design Studio
Casa Jardim Secreto / Room+ Design & Build
Vocal insulation
According to Chamid“A house welcomes; it meets the basic needs of security and belonging (…) as if it was providing an endless comfort for humans, while the outside world often does the opposite.” In this contrast between the house and the outside world, the sound comfort becomes necessary. Audio is one of the most complex aspects of built environments because human hearing is very sensitive. In this context, urban noise becomes a great concern, which directly affects health and contributing to stress – which makes sound insulation essential.
To achieve this, various techniques can be used, such as floating floors, sound insulation of ceilings and walls (such as rock wool and glass wool), or even windows and sound -resistant doors. A faster and simpler solution is to reduce noise in the strategic use of carpets, curtains, paintings and upholstered furniture. Adding soft music or nature sounds, such as flowing water, enhances the feeling of calm.
Weekend home in downtown Sao Paulo / SPBR Arquitetos
A house with an internal garden / Hiroshushi Kinoshetta and its partners
Terras house near Demachiyanagi / Atelier Luke
The emotional relationship with the house
Heidegger It states that “preparing for care”, which is an ongoing process to organize and beautify spaces, and make them accessories for ourselves. Through symbols and design items, humans mark their identity on their surroundings, and turn the house into a reflection of their essence. The choice of finishes, furniture and decorative objects often reveals the personality of the population, which enhances their emotional contact with the home. Emotional items such as photographs, souvenirs and artistic works enhance the feeling of belonging and luxury, and turning the house into a real haven.
Casinha / Letícia Bianchi Arquittura
Shinsuke Fujii Architects
Morro Do Querosne House / Gruposp
Smell and texture
When asked about his childhood home, Finnish architect Johani Balsma indicated that his memories depend more on the smell than sight. According to him, each home has a distinctive smell – one often passes without anyone noticing while living there but it can be recognized immediately when returning. From an architectural perspective, the inclusion of odors from building materials and furniture is an interesting approach and is often ignored. In an interview with Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine, Pallasmaa suggested that architecture can integrate smells more actively, indicating wood as an example. He explained that Wood launches a familiar and comfortable smell, which is something that he describes as a “touch of nose.”
In addition to odors, the textures also contribute to a comfortable environment. The surfaces of the floors, walls, and furniture, along with factors such as temperature, humidity and ventilation, play a major role in touching. Natural fabrics such as cotton, linen and warm wool add to space, providing enjoyable sensory experiences.
Liquid land house / Officina de Arkitira X
Jordi & Anna Indorm Renovation / Hiha Studio
Estúdio em azotea tapachula / to
Entrada Como Limiar Entre Extre Enterior
A entrada da casa é um Local de Transição Entre o Mundo Caótico da Cidade Eo Seu Refúgio, Por Isso, am ambiente acolhedor Logo ao entry Auda a prepair a Mente Para o Descanso. Pensar Na Entrada Como Um Verdadeiro Portal Para Um Refúgio Urbano Shorts Projetá-La Para Ser MAIS Do Que UM Mero Local De Passagem. com Pequenos Ajustes, Ela Pode Se Tornar Um Convite Para Desacelerrar, um lembrete diário de que, Dentro de Casa, o Ritmo pode seris tranquilo, confortável e alinhado ao beem-estar.
Casa da Ponte / Leo Romano
Jardins House / Stenmer Rodrigues Arquittura
House 1/3 / Momento
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