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Fache, John

I want to understand what its like to design from a place outside the confines of the office, from the lip of point break or after a session of knee high peelers. Designing on the edge of flow. Throw your books aside and grapple with your 5/4 neoprene, different design requires different tools and this thesis looks to explore the deceleration from the flow state, and how design can help elongate the benefits of surfing. This project will look to find form and spacial significance in a subculture traditionally removed from the architectural narrative. Surfing has long since been an anti-culture, filled with dirt bags and nomads, over landers and beach bums. Each with an unique story, but all driven by the desire to spend a lifetime dedicated to surfing. Flow state is often associated with surfing. From flow comes increased creativity, cognitive function and overall lower stress levels. I am interested in exploring the design practices that can help the individual decelerate from this flow state, allowing for an elongated benefit from surfing. Exploring both the physiological as well the psychological benefits of both surfing and the human body in nature. Small architectural moments with large benefits could help individuals become healthier, happier and more creative.

Graduating Project

eng

2023-05-04

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/84561

UBCV

Graduate

DSpace