THE EFFECT OF MATERIAL SELECTION ON THE FEELING OF SPACE IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
As T-COD Architecture, this week we would like to talk to you about perhaps one of the most invisible but most ''felt'' aspects of design processes: Material Selection. Have you ever thought about what you feel when you enter a space? Warmth? Spaciousness? Maybe a sense of trust... A large part of these feelings are shaped by the language of the materials used in the space, even if we are not aware of it. Material selection in architectural design is not just a visual preference; it is a fundamental decision that spirit of the space, the experience of use and the way it is perceived. We evaluate this choise in every project not only as an aesthetic but also as a sensory and functional strategy.
MATERIAL = EMOTION: EVERY MATERIAL HAS A FEELING
Materials are not only building elements, but also tools that trigger emotions. Each material evokes a different feeling in the user:
Wood: Warmth, naturalness, sincerity. Wooden surfaces establish an emotional bond with the user.
Concrete: Strong, modern, industrial. When used correctly, it creates character in contemporary architecture.
Glass: Transparency, openness, spaciousness. Its relationship with light gives lightness to the space.
Metal: Technological, sharp and refined. It usually creates dynamism in modern offices.
Stones: Permanence and a sense of history. Natural stones create a sense of weight, especially in prestigious projects.
We carefully analyze the message given by these materials in every project. Because in our opinion, every design is a form of communication, and the material is the silent but effective voice of that communication.
MATERIAL SELECTION IN COMMERCIAL SPACES: FIRST IMPRESSION NEVER OCCURS A SECOND TIME
In commercial spaces such as clinics, stores or offices where user experience is at the forefront, maeria selection directly affects customer behavior.
Bright white surfaces and simple forms used in a clinic support a sense of hygiene and trust. Rustic textures used in a boutique store, combined with warm light, give the visitor a feeling of ''being at home.'' Natural wood details supported by glass partitions in an office offer a spacious and inspiring environment to employees.
As T-COD Architecture, we aim to design spaces that are not only functional but also emotionally effective in these projects.
SUSTAINABILITY AND TIMELESS MATERIAL SELECTION
Today, material selection is not only a design decision; it is also an agreement made with nature and future generations.
Recyclable materials Natural textures supplied by local producers Coatings with low carbon footprint With such choices, we exhibit an environmentally sensitive approach and present timeless and long-lasting designs.
MATERIAL'S INTERACTION WITH LIGHT, SOUND AND USER
Material is not only a surface; it also offers a spatial experience with its reflection of light, absorption of sound and even the way it feels when touched.
The movement of light on the material Acoustic performance Tactile (tactile) sensation All of these shape the livability and feeling of a space. For us, material selection is not only a visual preference, but a multi-sensory design tool.
As T-COD Architecture, we start every project with the following question: ''How should this space make the user feel?'' The answer to this question directs the entire design, from material selection to color palette, from lighting arrangement to acoustic solutions. We choose materials not just because they look beautiful, but because they create the right feeling. Material selection is perhaps the quietest yet most effective form of expression in architecture. It defines a space, makes it feel, and establishes an invisible bond with the user. And as T-COD Architecture, we attach great importance to this bond in all our design and implementation processes. We combine the feeling created by the material with the function of the space; we design spaces worth living, working, and exploring.
