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Giancarlo De Carlo talking to people
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When I started the reading by Giancarlo De Carlo: 'Architecture’s Public’ in Architecture and Participation, by Peter Blundell Jones', I wondered isn’t this fundamental? Isn’t considering the needs and requirements of the users the most basic and prime component to consider while designing? Isn’t it obvious and applicable while designing any and every building? This discussion to me is like authoring a book criticizing tailors and advising them to take their clients' body measurements before beginning to make a suit for them! When a tailor is making a suit for someone, the person has to be measured because they will be wearing the suit.
In the
same vein, it is imperative that architects comprehend the requirements of the users
for whom they are creating designs. I'm appreciative that in India, we were
trained in this manner. During my dissertation research for Courthouse, I visited courtrooms,
saw hearings, and spoke with judges, attorneys, security guards, members of the
public, and others to learn about their needs and concerns. The requirements
and experiences of the users must come first.
Your point of view emphasizes how crucial it is to prioritize users in architectural design, take into consideration their different needs, and include their experiences into the design process. In the end, this user-centric approach helps to create environments that are responsive, supportive, and aesthetically pleasing, all while enhancing the activities and lives of individuals who use them.
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