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M.E. Perez

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Learning From Amateurs

Learning From Amateurs: How Madrid Balcony Appropriations can Instruct Architects

An analytical collection of theoretical, psychological, and methodological research applied
to spatial appropriation. Understanding our innate need to modify existing conditions to
satisfy personal needs begins with understanding user perception and action to uncover
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Extrospective design

Exploring how immersive observation and empathy exercises could improve the architectural design process

This thesis investigates the origins of the issues within the client and architect dynamic and dissects the reasons for miscommunication. With this understanding I investigate how method actors approach empathy and effectively communicate the physical and emotional aspects of the ...