Atmosphere in architecture is a particularly elusive notion. It is usually understood and described as something beyond language, something that cannot be truly talked about and can never be fully understood. Furthermore, atmosphere is understood as something excluded by modern technology and therefore largely lost in the contemporary world of architecture. It is associated with so-called traditional values of architecture and emphasised that the modern, digitised world excludes the possibility of atmosphere. This master's thesis argues the opposite position. It can be summarized in two points. Firstly, atmosphere is one of the key concepts in architecture and for architecture, and as such it also requires theoretical consideration. Secondly, even today, in the world of digital technology, atmosphere remains a central architectural concept. With the development of information technology, computers, and various forms of artificial intelligence in recent decades, we have arrived at a world based on digital experience. This has placed us in a situation that requires us to consider various aspects of architecture, one of which is atmosphere. In this thesis, we therefore attempt to outline the significance of this concept for architecture today. More specifically, we attempt to find words, ideas, and concepts with which we can think about atmosphere in architecture today. Our goal is to outline an understanding of atmosphere that incorporates today's world conditions, thereby building a solid foundation for further understanding of this “problematic” yet crucial architectural concept.
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