Silent Biophilia – The Art of Adding Elegance & Subtlety
In the trend of Biophilic design, where the use of plants and plant installations are common, there seems to be an increasing trend based not on the quantity but the essence of nature. This new trend, called Silent Biophilia, focuses on the perception and experience of nature.
Light, Breeze, and Shadows:An Ambient Discourse Conducted
One would think of an interior design that highlights the light that enters the window during the dawn phase, as it casts elaborate patterns on the floor. There would be the presence of the touch of the breeze, which carries the subtlest whiff of leaves and earth, and the shadows cast by growing plants on the walls. All such elements, hitherto unnoticed, are the essence of Silent Biophilia. In the case of Silent Biophilia, light, wind, and shadows are no longer elements but storytellers.
Organic Materials, The Poetry of Touch
In the case of Silent Biophilia, the stories are performed by each material. The warm wood floor invites walking barefoot, and the touch of the surfaces of the stone wall invites grounding, as well as the silent passage of the mind. Fibers and natural textiles bear the stories of toil and hard work. These, instead of competing with the rest of the elements, enhance the space and produce an architecture that is experienced, not merely observed.
The Sound of Nature – A Gentle Symphony
This nature, as Silent Biophilia, goes well beyond observation and engagement. Listening becomes an active process that becomes integrated into design. This would include the sound of the underground fountain, the soft sound of the wind as it passes through the opened window, and the sound of the wood creaking as one walks on it—the experiences that envelop the dwelling.
Conclusion – The Elegance of Restraint
Silent Biophilia exhibits the qualities of restraint, delicacy, and sensitivity. The above case study makes it clear that nature as material does not necessarily express itself boldly and loudly to be important. Indeed, the combination of light and shadow, the wind and sound, and nature gives an ambiance that becomes serenading, enveloping, and soothing. This, truly, is an architecture that whispers.
