Ispace: The Architecture of Emotions

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The Ispaces are a territorial redevelopment project born and developed in Rossa, in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. They are an integral part of the broader initiative known as The Rossa Project, a collection of artistic, architectural, and cultural activities aimed at engaging the local population in social and sustainable initiatives capable of generating interest from extemal audiences. Among the initiatives are the construction of private residences, facilities dedicated to cultural activities, such as a library and a youth hostel, the Temple of Thought, and the Ispaces themselves. These spaces are sculptures made from local larch wood, distributed throughout the forests surrounding Rossa, and can be visited along an immersive nature trail. The eight structures are inspired by geometric shapes sphere, cube, pyramid, and hourglass sometimes combined to create more complex compositions. The Ispaces explore and apply the principles of spatial psychology, with the goal of evoking specific emotions and sensations. While common elements may be identified in the exploration experience, the project takes into account all psychological, behavioural, and social aspects. Ispaces also embody the philosophy of the studio behind the initiative: the awareness that space exerts a profound impact on us and the ability to integrate principles of psychology and neuroarchitecture into present and future projects. It is not merely about constructing spaces but about creating places that enhance the potential of architecture, transforming design into fuel for a meaningful experience that puts humanity at its core.

• ISBN

  9781966515128

• Title

  Ispace: The Architecture of Emotions

• Author

  Davide Macullo, Valentina Perazzolo, Philip Jodidio

• Publisher

  ORO Editions

• Publication year

  2026

• Binding

  Hardcover

• Language

  English