patterns of place
This website is dedicated to sharing the Patterns of Place research project. In the fall of 2018, professors Sara Reed and Emily Smith received a VCUarts Dean’s Exploratory Research Grant to develop Patterns of Place, an interdisciplinary research project that investigates methodologies of study used to examine regional and vernacular patterns. Since then, the project has evolved to include multiple phases.
What do we mean by pattern?
Pattern in this project is being defined as an independent motif or a series of repeated motifs. Pattern can be defined in many ways and project participants were encouraged to explore.
interior or exterior built environments - architecture, hardscaping, furniture, textiles, interior accessories
nature - flora, landscapes, fauna
Why do we consider pattern research to be valuable?
We believe pattern research offers an opportunity to explore the intentional and unintentional ways in which our built environment expresses local, regional and global values.
Learn about the Patterns of Place project.
Over the past two years, the Patterns of Place research team has engaged professional designers and design students in pattern documentation exercises as a way of exploring different investigative processes.
