The impact of space — Atmosphere affects how we feel and perceive

Heini Lehtinen
RWII by Raven & Wood Agency
7 min readApr 12, 2020

Peter Zumthor, Kolumba Museum, Cologne, Germany, 2001. © Photo Esa Laaksonen

Our surroundings impact how we feel and behave towards other people. Architect Esa Laaksonen reflects on architecture of peace through legendary architect Peter Zumthor’s observations of spatial atmosphere.

Text Heini Lehtinen Images Esa Laaksonen, Gregory Gerault, Arvo Pärt Centre

Heini Lehtinen
RWII by Raven & Wood Agency

Specialist of societal impact of architecture. Co-editor of book ‘Studio Time: Future Thinking in Art and Design’ (2018). www.ravenandwood.agency