Effect of Architectural Components on User Experience

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 02 | Page : 1 18
    By

    Dhruv Pawar,

  • Avitesh Vaishnavi Nayak,

  1. Student, Department of Architecture, School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University, Gurugram, Haryana, India 2Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University, Gurugram, Haryana, India
  2. Assistant professor, Department of Architecture, School of Art and Architecture, Sushant University, Gurugram, Haryana, India

Abstract

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“Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space” (Mies Van Der Rohe). The above given quote expresses the idea of how an epoch (The architect) plays a major role in how a space is designed. Similarly, this research looks at how the various architectural components affect the experience of the user. Different architectural styles introduced various elements, forms and components. The orientation of different components results in varied experiences of the space. But, there is minimal research on how one should utilize these architectural components to provide the required experiences to the user and can have some affinity with the psychology of the user. The research takes an experimental and experiential approach studying what kind of architectural components can provide the desired experiences. The research also incorporates expert study to further solidify the results that the research is aiming to achieve. All these vague purposes on how the architectural components should be used to provide the ideal function designated to that space. This research offers valuable insights on how to effectively use various forms, sizes, and orientations of architectural components to shape user experiences. However, these references should not be viewed as strict rules; rather, they serve as flexible guidelines informed by expert opinions and case studies. While these recommendations reflect the majority consensus on how spaces are perceived, they may not always align perfectly with the unique psychological needs of every client.

Keywords: User experience, Architectural components, Psychology, Open Spaces, Building Typology, Built Environment

[This article belongs to International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning ]

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Dhruv Pawar, Avitesh Vaishnavi Nayak. Effect of Architectural Components on User Experience. International Journal of Architectural Design and Planning. 2025; 03(02):1-18.
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Volume 03
Issue 02
Received 09/01/2025
Accepted 16/01/2025
Published 10/07/2025
Publication Time 182 Days
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