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Digital Integration in Architecture of Space and Perception: A Book Review of Flesh: Architectural Probes

Author(s)

Tong Ke*, Liting Miao

Affiliation(s)

College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

Diller and Scofidio's book "The Body: Exploring Architecture" explores the integration of digital transformation in architectural spaces. It explores how contemporary architecture manipulates spatial configurations and visual elements to challenge human perception and notions of space. The review involves how surveillance technologies and their impact on visibility and privacy within architectural designs, as well as the psychological effects of these spatial operations. The paper aims to elucidate the interplay between virtual space, architecture, and human sensorial experience.

Keywords

Body; Perception; Spatial Manipulation; Virtual Space

References

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