The article discusses the nuanced relationship between architecture and its atmospheric qualities, emphasizing that individual experiences shape perceptions of space. Sylvia Lavin’s work, "Kissing Architecture," explores how surfaces serve as interaction points between humans and architecture. The article poses questions about the significance of the ground plane in influencing the architectural atmosphere. It suggests that surface treatment and the relationship between structures and their environments are crucial for enhancing emotional and sensory experiences in both public and private spaces.
Architecture's most kissable aspect is its surface. Space is hard to get a hold on. Structure has historically been inadequately pliant. Geometry-well, who really wants to kiss a square?
Surfaces are where architecture gets close to turning into something else and therefore exactly where it becomes vulnerable and full of potential.
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