Haptics and the ideas of brutalist architecture

Abstract

The subject of the research presented in the article is haptics in brutalist architecture. The authors used the concept of extended haptics, including tactile and non-tactile experiences. The research aimed to identify the elements of the haptic aesthetics of brutalism. The authors used a heuristic method. The research material was initially analysed according to the following criteria: properties, spatial relations, material features, surface finish, and embodied experiences. The full research procedure included two stages – the first concerned the theoretical creative assumptions and the second covered the design results. This article describes the research process and the results of the first phase, for which the following observation criteria were used: negation, inspirations, experiments, and ideas. The result of the analyses is a characterization of the pro-haptic ideas of brutalism. The authors distinguished features based on tactile aspects but also on the cooperation of touch with other senses.