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The affects of sound on our experience of space

15 maart 2013 · by Robin · in Architecture, Blog, Product design

Why is it that each time I get into a trendy restaurant- modern interior, minimalistic style- I get so annoyed by the horrible sound of this space? It seems like one fundamental weakness of (interior)…

Alain de Botton and the Architecture of Happiness

11 maart 2013 · by Robin · in Architecture, Blog

During my time as a student, one of my favourite classes were the ones on philosophy. Not that I understood much of it, partly due to the fact that the lectures were given by a…

Magic of the Real: Peter Zumthor and the creation of atmosphere

23 februari 2013 · by Robin · in Architecture, Blog

One of my favourite architects is Peter Zumthor. Averse to academic concepts and with a passion for craftsmanship he has produced high quality works that show a love for detail, materials and appeal to all…

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This blog is about the psychology, philosophy and phenomenology of design. Because design (be it on paper, online, products or architecture) is always more than eye-candy.

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Robin Budel is a Dutch designer with a degree in architecture. Besides a love for design in its broadest sense he is interested in the motives and process of design.

Latest Posts

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  • The affects of sound on our experience of space
  • Alain de Botton and the Architecture of Happiness
  • The forms we prefer
  • Transparency III: towards materiality
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  • Color psychology
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