Texture+(week+3&4)

=Definition of texture:= It’s the visual and tactile quality of something. You could feel it through your skin or perceive it from the eye. Is one of the main characteristics that represent any object or living being, besides color, smell, sound, etc.

Types of texture:
There are many types of texture around the universe. Each thing has one or more texture that defines it. For example, with the skin you could perceive a smooth pillow, rough sandpaper, soft petal, etc. But when it comes to eye perception, the brain associate geometric forms, bumps and others, with tactile memories to define the texture that it seems to be.

What is it that texture describes of an object?
Almost everything has a name that people use to mention stuff. Day by day people touch and feel unlimited types of texture and associate it with an image. For example: When you touch a tree you could feel how rough it is and all bumps characteristic of a wood. In that precisely moment the brain is saving the sensation, an image and a name from what is touching. That’s why when people see a painting, through their eyes they can feel what their looking at.

How can texture influence the characteristics of a space?
There are many elements that combined define a space: illumination, materials, decoration, furniture, art, installations, etc. The roll of texture is to complete the essence of what the space requires. For example: For a peaceful space, you should use paint or a wallpaper with a little bit of texture. For a warm and cozy place, use wood. For a vintage space use brick or apply some paints techniques that simulates an old wall. For a space with character use brick or stone.

What is the importance of texture in architecture /Urban Planning?
In urban planning textures are applied for different activities. For example: in the street nowadays cities are built with asphalt, but long time ago they were made with stone or ground. Also, grass represents nature in different scales, from a base of a tree to a huge park. It could be grown in different height and forms. Sidewalks they should have a special texture for handicapped, and pedestrians in general, to avoid accidents. Is not recommended to use a polished material because people could fall easily, that’s why sidewalks have rougher texture.

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