Ambient topologies in the museum route (light, sound, and thermal): the method of analysis and visualization.

Saraoui, Selma; Belakehal, Azeddine; Attar, Abdelghani; Bennadji, Amar

Abstract

Defining architectural space comes with multiple and diverse aspects. Our theoretical reflection aims at establishing the base for a new definition, in the sense that theoretical topology, like geometry, is an effective means to define the form of architectural spatiality based on the notion of ambiences. Topological definitions already developed by several renowned architects allow us to build a better understanding of route and sequence and thereby help the development of our analytical model. This research is focused on the museum, which is a public-facing architectural construction. According to the approach, thirty European museums were examined. The data collected for these museums were statistically analysed. Based, on the ambience discontinuities, the sequential analysis allowed us to create ambient topologies by transforming them into ambient events that are linked to the displacement of the user in connection with ambiance change. We endeavor to develop a micro study to reflect on the interaction between different environmental sources as a means to comprehend the influence on the future spatial-energetic behavior. This study lays the groundwork for a novel approach of defining architectural space based on differences in users’ perceptions and the environment of a given space.

Citation

SARAOUI, S., BELAKEHAL, A., ATTAR, A. and BENNADJI, A. 2024. Ambient topologies in the museum route (light, sound, and thermal): the method of analysis and visualization. Museum management and curatorship [online], 39(5), pages 592-629. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1080/09647775.2022.2132990

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 3, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Oct 17, 2022
• Publication Date: Oct 31, 2024
• Deposit Date: Oct 28, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 18, 2024
• Journal: Museum management and curatorship
• Print ISSN: 0964-7775
• Electronic ISSN: 1872-9185
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 39
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 592-629
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09647775.2022.2132990
• Keywords: Topology; Sequences; Route; Ambiences; Museum; Light; Sound; Thermal
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1791639