MANIFESTO
What is Home?
Concepts of home are as diverse as inhabitants on this planet. While certain characteristics, such as “a roof over one’s head” and “providing shelter”, are often considered universal, the subjective experience of home is much more personal and complex. Indeed, while these physical attributes can apply to most homes, it is evident that each individual crafts a unique characterization, shaped by personal experiences, memory, and cultural context.
This definition of home is neither fixed nor static—it is inherently flexible, evolving over time, and shaped by the different places and circumstances in which we live. While home is traditionally tied to a specific location, it is also portable. It can travel with us, adapting to new environments, and thus can be experienced in multiple forms. Home, in this sense, is not only one but potentially many. It exists across spaces, shifting to meet the needs and experiences of the individual.
As Sara Ahmed notes, “home is something you carry with you”. This highlights the connection between home and personal identity. It underscores the point that, while we may share some common physical markers of home, each of us holds a distinct, subjective definition rooted in our unique life narratives.
Habitar Project..
... seeks to bring together diverse visions of home, housing, and dwelling through an open and collaborative platform, aimed at enriching the ongoing discourse on housing. The project begins with an understanding of the significant role that living spaces play in emotional and psychological development, as well as the overall well-being of individuals.
This exploration is situated within a broader academic framework that recognizes the intersection between the materiality of housing—its physical aspects—and the emotional or social functions of home. What do we need, beyond the basic structure of shelter, to feel at home? And how do we articulate that feeling? These are critical questions we seek to address.
Our approach involves the collection of a wide range of responses, guided by a few formal principles. Through sound recordings, audiovisual material, photography, and written texts, we aim to capture not only the physical environments in which people dwell, but also the emotional landscapes of their inhabitants. These reflections will provide valuable insight into how individuals experience and construct the idea of home.
Concepts of home are as diverse as inhabitants on this planet. While certain characteristics, such as “a roof over one’s head” and “providing shelter”, are often considered universal, the subjective experience of home is much more personal and complex. Indeed, while these physical attributes can apply to most homes, it is evident that each individual crafts a unique characterization, shaped by personal experiences, memory, and cultural context.
This definition of home is neither fixed nor static—it is inherently flexible, evolving over time, and shaped by the different places and circumstances in which we live. While home is traditionally tied to a specific location, it is also portable. It can travel with us, adapting to new environments, and thus can be experienced in multiple forms. Home, in this sense, is not only one but potentially many. It exists across spaces, shifting to meet the needs and experiences of the individual.
As Sara Ahmed notes, “home is something you carry with you”. This highlights the connection between home and personal identity. It underscores the point that, while we may share some common physical markers of home, each of us holds a distinct, subjective definition rooted in our unique life narratives.
Habitar Project..
... seeks to bring together diverse visions of home, housing, and dwelling through an open and collaborative platform, aimed at enriching the ongoing discourse on housing. The project begins with an understanding of the significant role that living spaces play in emotional and psychological development, as well as the overall well-being of individuals.
This exploration is situated within a broader academic framework that recognizes the intersection between the materiality of housing—its physical aspects—and the emotional or social functions of home. What do we need, beyond the basic structure of shelter, to feel at home? And how do we articulate that feeling? These are critical questions we seek to address.
Our approach involves the collection of a wide range of responses, guided by a few formal principles. Through sound recordings, audiovisual material, photography, and written texts, we aim to capture not only the physical environments in which people dwell, but also the emotional landscapes of their inhabitants. These reflections will provide valuable insight into how individuals experience and construct the idea of home.
Last Updated 24.10.31