Publication: Dearq - Journal of Architecture
- Feb 2
- 1 min read
Updated: May 7
This paper argues for the importance of somatic embodiment in architecture and presents a workshop protocol employed at the 2024 summer school Moving Boundaries: Architecture and the Human Sciences in Stockholm. The workshop introduced somatic practices for architects and designers, and we share the protocol as a resource for educators and practitioners. Positive participant feedback highlights the value of teaching somatic methods in design, supporting the need for further research on integrating body awareness, movement, and well-being into architectural pedagogy and practices.
Keywords: Somatic practices, embodied design, architectural pedagogy, movement and space, experiential learning, workshop protocol, kinesthetic engagement.
Cranz, Galen, Veronika Mayerboeck, Carina Rose and Sarah Robinson. "Somatic Embodiment in Architectural Education and Practice: Workshop Curriculum, Report, and Learner Responses". Dearq 44 (2026): 42-53.
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