A place-oriented approach: from field knowledge to design framework

MAB20: Media Architecture Biennale 20 | June 2021 Pages 100–110

Media architecture has become increasingly common in public spaces, including public displays, media facades and interactive installations. These design interventions bring not only new appearances to the city but also facilitate new experiences and interactions in public spaces. Along with the continued interest in developing a better understanding of the impact of media architecture on people’s sense of place, we seek to develop a place-oriented approach that incorporates the consciousness of place to create installations that resonate with people and places. In this study, we reviewed existing media architecture installations to develop a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges for media architecture to support placemaking. Based on this analysis, we reflect on what we have learned from the field study and explore how we might translate field knowledge to a design framework that supports a place-oriented approach.