I'd love it if we could talk about this to clarify it a bit. How is this idea different from de-familiarization?

This is a great way to describe de-familiarization, but this anecdote kind of feels like she was simply adding something interesting to an old concept? Can it be de-familiarization if I just put glitter on a stapler?

there's something to be said for how a space effects someone's mindset. If the space is super mundane and recognizable, thoughts will often be mundane and recognizable.

I think it's really interesting that often even structures have to have a humanoid "personality". Even things like cars look like people, and I think this is a good example of that kind of projection.

That's the word I was looking for. (For some reason my comments aren't linking to the section I highlight. This is for "defamiliarizes" on pg. 142)

"Creative re-imaginings". Curious to know if object disassociation will be talked about. (for tropes chapter)

I'd hope they'd always design it with the intention of conserving and drawing attention to the old structure. The idea of covering them up feels wrong.

will also alter window usage.

this reminds me of stacked shipping cart houses. There are communities of them that are built on top of each other. I wish I could remember the picture I saw I'll try and find it.

I'd love to see some examples of a slab because I'm having trouble visualizing them in context.

These are a little anxiety inducing, to say the least.

I always got this impression from the pyramids but I was never able to articulate it this well! Are there any modern examples of homes that are created with this mentality of spacial design?

This is a pretty minimal note, but I wonder if the stairs aligning with the mountain was a deliberate choice.

This is a good point. It's hard work to make those grand designs livable sometimes. I think I'd have trouble parting with or compromising some of my original designs!

I really like this approach to architecture. In a practice that's so connected to the world we live in, it's so easy to gather inspiration from the places we live and work in and admire on a daily basis. I think this approach is also helpful when you're taking in inspiration in the field, because you're getting to experience each new design by inhabiting the space, not only by seeing a blueprint.