Lora, Catherine S. <br/><br/>
Utilization of senses in architecture:  enhancing museum visitor experience / 
Catherine S. Lora; Isidor R. Malaque III 
 -  2019 
 - 167 leaves 
<br/><br/>Thesis  
<br/><br/> The study was conducted to promote cultural awareness and to redefine architecture as a profession that is not visually biased, but a profession that understands the connection of the human senses with its surrounding environment through creating a sensory experience in museum design. This aimed to identify the different elements found in a museum that engages the human senses. This involved studying historical and cultural museums found in Davao Region – Museo Dabawenyo, Philippine-Japan Museum and Subangan Museum through ocular inspection, mapping, and survey questionnaires. Major findings of the study state: (1) Subangan museum’s interior highly engaged the human senses and rendered high learning experience; (2) Museo Dabawenyo was favorable in terms of architectural style and display arrangement; (3) Philippine-Japan Museum had the least impact on museum-goers and thus needs improvement; (4) Physical discomfort and lack of design greatly affects learning and spatial experience. The data gathered from these museums were then used for designing a sensory-effective museum. Additional research on spatial flow and resting spaces may further enhance the study in understanding museum spaces and museum visitor’s experience. 
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Curriculum Objective: </label><br/>Architectural Design IX: Research Project in Architecture --ARCH191 <br/>Architectural design X: Architectural Design Project--ARCH19