Our project aims to spark a dialogue about the relationship between architects and users, exploring how the dialectical process can align with user understanding. Our goal is to create spaces that not only meet but exceed expectations. The concept of the Parasite Habitat stems from a deep understanding of personal needs, with the intention of encouraging productivity and spontaneity through spatial design. Through this approach, we emphasize the importance of intrinsic motivation in shaping space.
After examining the contradictions and oppositions that arise from user needs, dialectics in the design process brings reflection and the creation of new values, both in relation to the self and to living spaces. As a result, the starting point in design should not be predetermined but should evolve through exploration and experimentation. This process fosters openness to new ideas and unconventional approaches, giving architects the opportunity to explore various possibilities and find the best solution for specific challenges.
However, the question arises: why does user understanding of space often clash with dialectics? Space, though frequently represented visually, is not confined to its visible aspect alone. Photography, as a dominant medium, often fails to convey all dimensions of space—context, structure, functionality, etc. In reality, it substitutes for actual space, offering a one-dimensional experience. This perception is often amplified through social media, which highlights only the visual aspect, setting them as an external authority that influences users' intrinsic motivation for organizing space.
Another reality we are surrounded by is the standardization of construction, driven by market interests and economic imperatives, shaping the building process in a way that makes users perceive this approach as the best possible housing solution. However, this standardization not only affects the physical appearance of buildings but also their functionality and the quality of life they offer.
The idea of Parasite Habitat, therefore, does not stem from the desire to impose such a space on users as a new trend in living space design. On the contrary, through this project, we aim to inspire people to think beyond established norms and current trends, offering an approach tailored to each individual. This approach enables them to achieve the most functional and comfortable living space, fully aligned with and adapted to their personal needs and desires.
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