Empathy – a Collection of Phenomena

Text Henrik Ilvesmäki

What does this space feel like to her? The Chinati Foundation, Marfa, Texas, USA. Photo: Henrik Ilvesmäki

Empathy has no single definition, but its many forms might help architects combat personal biases in their work, examine their relationships with clients, and analyse ways with which to encounter their surroundings.

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Published in 4 – 2020 - Empathy

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