Dissertation topic 1:

Aqua-architecture : Encouraging the interaction between people and surroundings

RESEARCH QUESTION:
How can a better interaction with water be encouraged through the use of the architectural
atmosphere?
How can an urban waterfront building in Auckland provide interaction between society and nature by
combining the marine spirit of the beachfront with an urbanized waterfront?
For a country surrounded by ocean, the edge of the land and the sea has irresistible
attraction for people living in Chennai, India . However, the social connection to the water and
waterfront has not yet been explored completely.
Observing the existing waterfront buildings in Chennai, a widespread problem is that those
buildings rarely provide a satisfactory interaction between people and water. In other words, the
waterfront buildings do not connect to water. Therefore, the question of this project is how to
encourage interaction with water through the architectural atmosphere?
This project explores theories about perception and atmosphere, the existing precedents and
water context to lead the design of a public waterfront building in Chennai. The main aim of this
project is to encourage interaction between people, place and water through an architectural
language of atmosphere, giving the urban waterfront a calming beach vibe and casual lifestyle.
Therefore, the sensory engagement and strategies.