EMOTIONS IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT: DESIGNING A MUSEUM BASED ON THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF ALICE IN ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND BY LEWIS CARROLL

Abstract

The aim of this Master Thesis is to explore the connection between emotions and architecture by designing an emotional journey through a museum inspired by Lewis Carroll's “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. The research argues that architecture plays a crucial role in shaping our emotions, and architects should focus on creating designs that elicit specific feelings and sensations. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, the study proposes a model for designing emotionally impactful architecture that emphasizes the importance of sensory experience and storytelling. The proposed museum will showcase the ways in which architecture can manipulate our senses and recreate feelings, leaving room for nostalgia or experiencing the same emotional journey of someone else. This innovative project reimagines a museum by ingeniously infusing the distinct emotions of Alice in Wonderland into diverse spaces, offering visitors an experiential journey through her emotional landscape. Beyond its immersive storytelling, this versatile museum serves as a dynamic community hub, seamlessly transitioning into a multi-functional center that fosters creativity, engagement, and connection among its visitors. The study will appeal to cinematography students, film and design enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the potential of architecture to evoke emotion and create meaningful experiences.