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Ceremonial spaces and the Thinking Hand

Falldén, Alexander LU (2024) AAHM01 20241
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract
This thesis explores the intersection of ceremonial spaces and the concept of “the thinking hand” in architecture, with a focus on the design of secular spaces for funerals and burials in the context of Sweden’s increasing secularization. Drawing upon Juhani Pallasmaa’s “The Thinking Hand,” the thesis emphasizes the importance of embodied knowledge, sensory experiences, and materiality in architectural design, and how architecture can create meaningful and emotionally resonant spaces. It proposes an architectural design for a ceremonial space on the island of Ven, incorporating these principles to create a space that fosters contemplation, reflection, and connection with the natural environment. The design aims to provide a meaningful and... (More)
This thesis explores the intersection of ceremonial spaces and the concept of “the thinking hand” in architecture, with a focus on the design of secular spaces for funerals and burials in the context of Sweden’s increasing secularization. Drawing upon Juhani Pallasmaa’s “The Thinking Hand,” the thesis emphasizes the importance of embodied knowledge, sensory experiences, and materiality in architectural design, and how architecture can create meaningful and emotionally resonant spaces. It proposes an architectural design for a ceremonial space on the island of Ven, incorporating these principles to create a space that fosters contemplation, reflection, and connection with the natural environment. The design aims to provide a meaningful and adaptable space for various burial practices, addressing the changing needs and functions of ritual spaces in contemporary society. (Less)
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author
Falldén, Alexander LU
supervisor
organization
course
AAHM01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
ceremonial spaces, the thinking hand, secular spaces, embodied knowledge, sensory experience, materiality, burial practices, ritual spaces, Ven
language
English
id
9161868
date added to LUP
2024-06-14 09:00:25
date last changed
2024-06-14 11:48:06
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores the intersection of ceremonial spaces and the concept of “the thinking hand” in architecture, with a focus on the design of secular spaces for funerals and burials in the context of Sweden’s increasing secularization. Drawing upon Juhani Pallasmaa’s “The Thinking Hand,” the thesis emphasizes the importance of embodied knowledge, sensory experiences, and materiality in architectural design, and how architecture can create meaningful and emotionally resonant spaces. It proposes an architectural design for a ceremonial space on the island of Ven, incorporating these principles to create a space that fosters contemplation, reflection, and connection with the natural environment. The design aims to provide a meaningful and adaptable space for various burial practices, addressing the changing needs and functions of ritual spaces in contemporary society.}},
  author       = {{Falldén, Alexander}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Ceremonial spaces and the Thinking Hand}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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