The human scale spans both physical dimensions and sensory perception. Designers create spaces and objects like steps, doorways and chairs that are closely aligned to human measurement and how we see the world. But as we look beyond the human scale, new ideas and typologies emerge that help us rethink how we conceptualize architecture and build for the future.
Gerrit Rietveld Academy and Sandberg Institute / Studio Paulien Bremmer + Hootsmans Architects
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Architects: Hootsmans Architects, Studio Paulien Bremmer
- Area: 6850 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Fedlev, Hootsmans architects.
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